Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to communicate with others during mooring and untying operations
- Check all communication equipment
- Communicate with others during mooring and untying operations
- Correct communication is maintained throughout mooring and untying operations with others involved in mooring and untying vessels
- Clear and concise verbal communication is used and appropriate action is taken to confirm that other person/s concerned have correctly heard and interpreted the communication
- Radio communication is conducted using required procedures and protocols
- Appropriate methods are used to communicate with foreign crews on vessels
- Any safety concerns are promptly and clearly communicated to pilot prior to and during, mooring and untying operations
- Due care is taken when using radio communication equipment not to interfere with operational communication between tug crews and pilot of vessel