An inbound vessel in a tidal river was boarded by two pilots. The master/pilot exchange took place between the master and the pilot who was to con the vessel. The pilot explained his port pilotage plan and the intended use of two tugs to assist the vessel to berth. The pilot asked the master about the vessel's manoeuvring characteristics and was informed that the bow went to starboard when going astern, but was not told that the vessel had a controllable pitch propeller (CPP) drive. He then countersigned the vessel's pilot card. At that point the master left the bridge, leaving the pilots with the officer of the watch.
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