S.L. 499.26 Art. 5Function of the pilot.

(1) The function of a pilot on board a ship is to provide information and advice to the master of the ship, as well as to assist the master and the ship’s navigating officers to make safe passage through the pilotage area or areas for which the pilot is engaged.

(2) Despite the presence of a pilot on a ship, the master of the ship continues to be responsible for the conduct and navigation of the ship in all respects.