What to know for Pilotage and Harbour Entry
Prepare a simple harbour approach using marks, depths, hazards, and a plan B.
Simple pilotage plans, transits, leading lines, harbour marks, and arrival checks. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for Essential Navigation and Seamanship Revision and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.
Key Points
- Pilotage turns a chart plan into visual steps
- Transits and leading lines help confirm position
- Check tide, traffic, and local instructions
- Slow down early and brief the crew
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review
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