⁠straits Of Malacca Pilotage ((full))

From that moment, the Pilot takes "conduct" of the ship. They don't steer the wheel; instead, they issue precise commands to the helmsman and engine room. They are the local eyes and ears, guiding the vessel safely into the berth or out to open sea.

| Country | Compulsory for | |---------|----------------| | | All foreign‑flag vessels over 300 GT in Singapore Port waters (including the Traffic Separation Scheme, TSS). | | Malaysia | Vessels over 500 GT (or 70 GT carrying dangerous goods) in port limits (e.g., Port Klang, Johor, Penang). | | Indonesia | Vessels over 500 GT in designated zones (e.g., Belawan, Dumai, Selat Berhala). | ⁠straits of malacca pilotage