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Results of the IMPA Safety Campaign

published on 16 December 2020 - 170 -

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6,394 returns from participating IMPA members to 2020 survey have been edited to this years pilot ladder safety survey.

Dowload the full report below (PDF).

PILOT LADDER SAFETY SURVEY 2020 (PDF)

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Article ASSOPILOTI: Third Italian pilots' association founded

published on 21 April 2022

Founded by Danilo Fabricatore Irace, Assopiloti is thus the third largest pilots' association after "Fedepiloti", the association chaired by Luigi Mennella, and "Unione Piloti" chaired by Vincenzo Bellomo.

Video Timelapse from port of Louisiana - ab - pilot onboard

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Opinion Positioning of vessel at berth by using bridge wing gyro repeater

by Capt. Girish Chandra - published on 14 April 2020

Today I will discuss a very simple and useful practical trick often used by pilots.

When we have to berth a vessel with small clearances forward and aft (say 20 to 25 mtr fwd and aft) it is very essential that you are able to estimate your position. Now most of the time you have a berthing supervisor on jetty who will help you with position.

Video Pilot boats in Storm Ciara video & 3 boats together inc boardings

published on 26 February 2020

Here's the full video of recent sea trials with our two pilot boats including storm Ciara, three boats together and some boarding runs. Its quite an interesting little video with some great footage.

Video PTR Holland Company Movie

published on 8 January 2020

PTR Holland Company Movie

Video Fathom Safety (UK): New Online Pilot Ladder Training

published on 13 February 2024

Fathom Safety now offers an online course on Pilot Ladder Training

Article Research Paper on Remote Maritime Pilotage: A Strategic Prioritization Framework

by Ph.D., Pilot Mustafa Sökükcü - published on 1 July 2026

Addressing the literature gap regarding comprehensive research on remote pilotage, this study aims to determine and prioritize the relevant criteria for these operations. By applying the Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process (FAHP) method to the SWOT criteria, the priority weightings

Article Japanese pilot dies in an accident on duty

published on 5 May 2023

The pilot at Nagasaki Port fell into the water at around 0530 Tokyo time on 5 May while boarding the cruise ship DIAMOND PRINCESS, which was about to enter Nagasaki.