Master–Pilot exchange and transfer of conn
Applicability: All vessel types; apply the equipment and operational conditions stated in this entry.
What is being checked
The exchange establishes an agreed pilotage plan, limitations and clear transfer of conn.
Ready on board
0 / 6 checkedCheck the vessel’s actual procedures, equipment and records against these points from RISQ 3.2.
Practice questions
Preparation prompts derived from this entry, not an official inspector interview script.
1What must a power-limited vessel show on the pilot card?
Whether the limiter is engaged, time to override it, and maximum available power with and without it.
2Are exchange completion and transfer of conn always the same time?
No. The source requires both to be recorded where they differ, with further conn transfers also recorded.
Where a finding may arise
An ineffective or undocumented exchange, incomplete pilot card or unclear transfer records may prevent a satisfactory answer.
Past observations for practice
Anonymised reports, manually reviewed before publication. These are reported experiences, not additional inspection requirements.
No reviewed observations have been added for this entry.
Share an observation for private review
Remove vessel, company and inspector names, report numbers, exact dates and confidential information. Do not paste a complete inspection report.
Source clarification
Transfer of conn is not presented as a transfer of the Master’s command.
References and source status
RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire, November 2025, version 3.2. Section 3, page 28, reference 3.6.
The explanation, checklist and practice answer derive from the supplied questionnaire. Reported observations are separately contributed and manually reviewed; they are not official RISQ guidance.
Independent DeepDraft preparation guide, based on the supplied RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. Not an official RightShip product or inspection report.