Marina Exam Reviewer: The presence of a pilot on board does not relieve the master and the officers of their responsibility for the safe the navigation of the vessel. If that notion is correct, what is the use of having pilot on board?

Marina Exam Reviewer

The presence of a pilot on board does not relieve the master and the officers of their responsibility for the safe the navigation of the vessel. If that notion is correct, what is the use of having pilot on board? 

A. Required as per Charter Party 
B. Pilotage is compulsory 
C. Adviser to the Master because of his local knowledge 
D. As customary port regulations 


Answer:  C. Adviser to the Master because of his local knowledge 


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