UNIT 40 – SMCP: PILOT ON THE BRIDGE, SHIP DATA & RADAR

This unit covers the standard phrases the pilot and the master use to exchange ship data on the bridge. It follows the IMO SMCP phrases for On-board Communications in three areas:

• Engine and propellers — engine type, bridge control, response times, extra power, controllable or fixed pitch, right-hand or left-hand, single or twin propellers, thrusters and revolutions.
• Manoeuvring data — pilot card, turning circle, crash-stop advance and transfer, rudder time, whistle control, notice for manoeuvring speed and automatic pilot.
• Orders, speeds and radar — the pilot’s orders for whistle, speed and lookout, manoeuvring and sea speeds, radar status, antenna, blind sectors and range scale.