In accordance with IMO requirements and IMPA recommendations, this laminated A3 colour card shows the dos and don'ts of pilot boarding. This 2012 edition poster covers items-, including ‘Safe Approach of the Pilot Boat’ and provision for the ‘Installation of Pilot Ladder Winch Reels’ and the requirements detailed in the new SOLAS Ch V Reg 23,that enters in to force on the 1st July 2012.
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It’s not always calm seas, helicopters and fast speedboats. In the third weekend storm this year, the pilot embarks MV VERA D by fast launch craft of the Pilot Station Vessel PROCYON. It takes professional teamwork by Pilotboat crew, the ship VERA D and VTS to board these ships in the harshest conditions in a violent Northsea. Well done and thanks to all players involved!