Article Awarded large Pilot Boat Mira
published on 16 March 2021
Video Pilot boat "PV Server " in rough weatherat Sydney, Australia
published on 27 June 2021
Video Interview with a Bar Pilot 2014 (Mississippi, USA)
published on 29 October 2020
Video Pilot Boat - Departure from Adelaide, Australia
published on 6 April 2021
Video Roger's Craft -- 11.6m manila pilot boats
published on 2 July 2025
Article The Story of the #dangerousladders group on Facebook
by Arie Palmers - published on 21 January 2021
Article The NZMPA Good Practice Guide for Pilots 2021
published on 4 April 2022
The Good Practice Guide for Pilots 2021 describes the knowledge and skills (technical and non-technical) that the NZMPA believe all pilots should aim to achieve and maintain. It is written primarily for pilots for their own guidance and professional development, but can be used as a framework for pilot training, proficiency and assessment. It is referenced to NZ Maritime Law and Codes.
Article Update: "Pilot Ladder Safety" by Herman Broers (07-2021)
by Herman Broers - published on 6 July 2021
Video RightShip Safety Insights - Pilot and Accommodation Ladders
published on 20 June 2023
Over the past two years, RightShip has reviewed more than 21,000 PSC inspections, assessed over 2,500 incidents, and inspected over 4,600 vessels. This is in addition to the reviewing a large number of SIRE reports as part of the vetting process. Despite the industry’s efforts and campaigns to educate, we have observed an upward trend in deficiencies and non-conformities involving pilot ladders and arrangements. The data gathered from RightShip Inspections indicates that the pilot ladder...