Article ISPO 2022 conference program and topics published
published on 17 June 2022
Video Port Everglades Pilot Carl Mahler boarding the Submarine USS New Hampshire
published on 17 January 2023
Video Pilot Boat HOLTENAU, Travemünde 2019-12-15
published on 17 March 2021
Article Crowley Completes First U.S. Design for Fully Electric Tug
published on 21 April 2021
Video Emergency Fire Drill on Pilot Boat
published on 10 August 2022
Video Electronic Chart Standards: IHO ECDIS and ENC
published on 29 October 2019
Video Pilot boarding via Helicopter in Melbourne, Australia
published on 4 October 2022
Video Pilot Boat Vega Sea Trials at Port of Grays Harbor (USA)
published on 23 January 2022
Opinion New guidance for PBAs with trapdoors. Released 4.11.2020 by NZMPA
by New Zealand Maritime Pilot's Association - published on 6 November 2020
New guidance for PBAs with trapdoors. Released 4.11.2020 at NZMPA Conference in Dunedin, NZ. Distinct difference to suggestions in many other countries, is that we challenge operators who have the ladder suspended from the accommodation ladder (gangway) and not secured to the ship. SOLAS states that pilot ladder shall be secured to the ship, and securing strongpoints, shackles and ropes shall be as strong as the sideropes.
Video Dynamic failure of pilot boats: Risk mitigation & management
published on 12 December 2020
Following a surf riding and broaching incident and subsequent collision by an experienced vessel operator, QinetiQ have been undertaking extensive investigations into the risk mitigation and safety management of pilotage operations. This presentation looks to discuss the risks presented during pilotage services, and provide a critical review of vessel design and service delivery approaches to understand the potential risk mitigations and management of pilot boat safety.