Aims Analysis of the reasons behind problems arising during pilotage operations due to bridge team interaction. Specific review of potential conflicts of authority between the Master & Pilot and how the human element contributes in mis-judgements. Objectives Evaluate the potential conflicts between the authority of the pilot on-board with respect to the Master’s command and overriding authority. Case studies analysis to present the main factors playing to result to faulty judgement and collisions or damage. Review the extent of the Master / Pilot exchange and the actual effectiveness in facilitating the required navigational responses Present other elements that affect the pilotage operation with regards to the use of bridge navigation equipment, communication limitations and ship specific characteristics. Principle source of information http://www.gard.no/web/updates/content/52439/pilot-on-the-bridge-role-authority-and-responsibility MCA The human element http://www.nautinst.org/filemanager/root/site_assets/forums/fatigue_forum/mca_the_human_element_a_guide_to_human_behaviour_in_the_shipping_industry.pdf Master pilot relationship http://www.impahq.org/admin/resources/article1228231036.pdf the case of the confused pilot http://maritimeaccident.org/library2/the-case-of-the-confused-pilot/ IMO Resolution A960 http://www.impahq.org/admin/resources/a960en-1.pdf Marine Pilotage: Memoranda Received https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201213/cmselect/cmtran/writev/marine/marine.pdf Marine_Accidents_in_Harbour_Waters-Pilot_Study_report http://www.phc.co.uk/downloads/latest/Marine_Accidents_in_Harbour_Waters-Pilot_Study_report.pdf A SAFETY STUDY OF THE OPERATIONAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHIP MASTERS/ WATCHKEEPING OFFICERS AND MARINE PILOTS https://www.scribd.com/document/31813391/Study-on-Relationship-Master-Pilot Recent Accident report http://www.marinemec.com/news/view,accident-report-ship-grounded-due-to-incorrect-ecdis-use_49699.htm