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The term "pilot" in maritime contexts refers to a person who is skilled in navigating ships through challenging waters, such as harbors or narrow channels. While a ship's captain is responsible for the overall command and operation of the vessel, a pilot provides specialized local knowledge and expertise to ensure safe passage through difficult areas. This distinction highlights the pilot's role as a navigator rather than the ship's commanding officer.
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What is the name of the person who guides the ship into the harbor?
Someone called a Pilot, a captain with extra good local knowledge.
Why did Captain Smith get blamed for the crash?
He was the captain and captains guide the ships.
Who captained the 11 ships in the first fleet?
Captain Arthur Phillip and Captain John Hunter were the two captains in the First Fleet. However, each of the ships had its own skipper, who was not known as "Captain".
Is Captain Cook a real cook?
Captain Cook was a ships' captain, not a cook.
Where is the Foundation For The Preservation Of Captain Cooks Ships in Newport Rhode Island located?
The address of the Foundation For The Preservation Of Captain Cooks Ships is: Box 1492, Newport, RI 02840-0996
Who was the captain of the astrolabe?
There was no "captain" for the astrolabe. It was navigational tool used on the ships to guide them. The captain of the ship or the pilot used it.
What is a female airplane pilot called?
A female airplane pilot is simply a pilot. She could be a Captain.
What is the driver of a ship called?
The Captain. Or the pilot. Captains does not "drive" ships, only in movies. The officer on duty on the bridge is in command and navigating the vessel but the actual steering is normally done by an auto pilot. If in confined waters a crew member called a quartermaster is doing the manual steering. A pilot is a person joining the vessel and helping the captain planning and navigating in coastal areas and confined waters. A pilot never touch the controls, he only advices but the captain is the ultimate authority and can decide to follow the advice of the pilot or not as he chooses. Usually the pilot is a former captain with a special knowledge of a port of coastline.
What the driver of a ship called?
The Captain. Or the pilot. Captains does not "drive" ships, only in movies. The officer on duty on the bridge is in command and navigating the vessel but the actual steering is normally done by an auto pilot. If in confined waters a crew member called a quartermaster is doing the manual steering. A pilot is a person joining the vessel and helping the captain planning and navigating in coastal areas and confined waters. A pilot never touch the controls, he only advices but the captain is the ultimate authority and can decide to follow the advice of the pilot or not as he chooses. Usually the pilot is a former captain with a special knowledge of a port of coastline.
What is a person who drives a cargo ship called?
The Captain. Or the pilot. Captains does not "drive" ships, only in movies. The officer on duty on the bridge is in command and navigating the vessel but the actual steering is normally done by an auto pilot. If in confined waters a crew member called a quartermaster is doing the manual steering. A pilot is a person joining the vessel and helping the captain planning and navigating in coastal areas and confined waters. A pilot never touch the controls, he only advices but the captain is the ultimate authority and can decide to follow the advice of the pilot or not as he chooses. Usually the pilot is a former captain with a special knowledge of a port of coastline.
What is a captain of a ships journal called?
logbook
Why are pilot whales called pilot whales?
They often "surf" the bow wake of large ships appearing to pilot the ship.
What were Captain James Cook27s ships called?
Endeavour
What is the person called on the tugboat that docks cruise ships into port?
A pilot
Who was the captain of Columbuses ships?
pinzy he was called the king of the sea
What is the name of a ships steering wheel?
Its generally just called "The ships wheel" The helm
Who is a pilot?
A pilot is someone with the specialist training and qualifications to manoeuvre a craft. This includes, aircraft, hovercraft and ships. In shipping, a Pilot is employed locally, to assist the ships captain in negotiating the confined waters of a port. He has local knowledge of a port and in most cases, vessels over a certain size, have to employ a pilot before entering port. Everywhere apart from the Panama canal, the pilot is there for assistance only and does not have full command of the ship. That remains the responsibility of the officer of the watch and the captain.
