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Mark Littlejohn

1 year ago

in Cosco Busan - Questions For Investigators on gCaptain
As an A.B. Seaman, I have to question the Helmsman's ability to correctly interpret the Pilots commands during time of transit. I'm sure that when questioned, the helmsman on watch would state that he understood the commands given. However, I would be willing to bet he did not. I have always questioned the ability of correct communication between an English speaking Pilot and a non-English speaking foreign national.
Also, I have noted questions arising that allude to the fact that the helmsman was not paying attention to the Radar and other bridge equipment. The helmsman ONLY watches the course repeater when steering. Not the radar, ECDIS, AIS, ect..
Now as an American Merchant Seaman, I'm not sure how they do BTM on foreign flagged vessels, but U.S. ships generally have it set up where the Captain has the Conn, Chief Mate handles Nav/Collision Avoidance and 3rd Mate handles Admin (bell book, ect) with the 2nd mate on the bow as Bow Communications with the Bos'n to handle the anchors if needed and another A.B. as Lookout.
On the bridge, the Pilot gives the recommended course and speed commands.
So, the question arises, were these commands clearly understood by all the members of the BTM?
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