This is how we go to work. đ
— Capt. Ed Enos (@hicapted) February 25, 2020
Now imagine this at night, in the dark, pouring rain, ship rolling. You never see those videos ... but it happens plenty enough. pic.twitter.com/q0NFmCJ222
Article Pilot Transfer Arrangements
by Captain Kevin Vallance MNI - published on 2 October 2019
Article A contempt for pilot safety and total disregard for the contents of the SOLAS Convention.
by Captain Kevin Vallance MNI - published on 4 October 2019
Article Origins of the IMPA pilot mark
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 24 October 2019
There are many things in both our everyday and professional lives which we take for granted and never question the origins of, an example of this might be the IMPA recommended âpilot mark or pilot lineâ, which is sometimes seen on the side of vessels indicating where a vessels freeboard exceeds 9 metres.
Video Magnet Holder - Gangway/Pilot Ladder Fixing Equ. (from Korea Ocean Tech)
published on 4 July 2019
SOLAS/IMO/IMPA Regulations require additional safety measurements for pilot's boarding and disembarkation since recently. These magnetic holders of two types, one is manually set and the other is a remotely controlled one, fixes both pilot ladder and accommodation ladder (gangway) strongly onto the hull of the ship. Thus, the pilot can climb more safely. We are negotiating with ISO, IMO, IMPA etc in order to standardize these items for pilot safety.
Video Mississippi River Pilot Transfer to Pilot Boat
published on 23 March 2023
Video Pilot transfer by helicopter is a demanding task
published on 8 December 2021
transfer of Marine Ship's Pilots by helicopter hoist is a demanding task.
Berthing means bringing a vessel to her berth until the ship is made fast. ... The berthing and unberthing manoeuvres require great knowledge and skill by the master, officers and the crew, as well as an excellent team-work with the rope-runners and the mooring party ashore
Article Pilot Embarkation platforms
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 17 December 2019
Video American P&I Club Video: "Safe Boarding â Three Keys" by Danielle Centeno
published on 3 June 2020
The American P&I Clubâs Loss Prevention team is dedicated to protecting the most valuable resource the maritime industry has â the human resource! Earlier this year, the Club hosted local Members, pilots, and industry experts in New York City for a round table discussion entitled âSafe Boarding of Vesselsâ. Participants discussed boarding procedures and boarding equipment on various types of vessels and solutions for reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls.
In this video, Danielle...
Video Maiden voyage of HMM Algeciras #5-Yantian-berth
published on 10 June 2020
HMM Algeciras at Yantian (8th May)
See the worldâs largest containership (24,000 TEU) departing Yantian with a world record number of TEUâs on board (19,621 TEU). Wishing you âfair wind and following seasâ HMM Algeciras, through to Suez (25th May) then beyond to Rotterdam (ETA 3rd June), Hamburg (7th June), Antwerp (11th June) & London Gateway (14th June)