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Who REALLY Has the "Conn"? Master vs. Pilot in Maritime Law
Does a marine pilot ever truly take "the Conn" of a merchant vessel? If you believe they do, you might be falling for a dangerous myth that could cost you your career and your ship.In this episode, we explore the featured DeepDraft article, "Command vs 'Conn': Why the Master's Authority Is Never Shared," to separate naval watchstanding tradition from merchant shipping reality. While navies frequently delegate tactical control, international maritime law insists that the concept of the "Conn" simply does not exist for merchant vessels. We examine the strict legal frameworks—including IMO…
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