Communication with the Vessel Martha Charlie November Hotel

Overview

• Vessel Name: Martha Charlie November Hotel
• Purpose: Communicating details regarding arrival, pilot boarding, and other navigation-related details.

Key Points

Initial Contact

• Call and Response: Initial contact from "Motor vessel Martha Charlie November Hotel" (several repetitions).
• Message: Proceeding to the pilot station, and requested to standby.
• Standby Position: 8-0 until the pilot is on board.

Details of the Vessel

• Persons on Board: 8 persons.
• Security Level: Level 1.
• Draft: Maximum draft is 5.95 meters.

Estimated Times of Arrival (ETA)

• Pilot Station ETA: 1700 hours local time.
• Speed Adjustment: Vessel will run at slow speed to meet the ETA at 1700 hours.

Pilot Boarding

• Pilot Boarding Instructions: Pilot boat will approach starboard side. No need for a pilot ladder.
• Contact Timing: Required to contact the pilot 2 hours before arrival on channel 06.
• Acknowledgement and Clarification: Confirmation that they will contact the pilot as instructed.

Additional Notes

• Language and Communication: Mix of languages noticed in communication.
• Background Noise: Presence of background music and other sounds throughout the communication.
• Final Standby: Confirming standby and readiness for pilot boarding.

Instructions

• Ensure contact with the pilot 2 hours prior to arrival.
• Follow speed adjustments for timely arrival.
• Monitor and maintain security level and draft as communicated.
• Prepare for pilot boarding on the starboard side.