Safehaven´s "Celso Madeira" for Portugal's Sines Port starts sea trials

Cairns based Pilot Vessel underway outbound 19/9/21

Setubal pilot boat "Bolina" underway to refuelling point in harbour.

Pilot boat build by Safehaven Marine

Fathom Safety was established as a not for profit organisation dedicated to improving maritime pilot transfer safety. Here is a guide to pilot ladder rigging. We hope you like it!

Bulk Carrier "Jasmine A" leaving Gladstone lock stern-first with 3 tugs

The British Ports Association has launched a new initiative looking at the implications of autonomous shipping for UK ports, including a call for evidence from interested parties. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) involves the automation of vessel and onboard processes which could alter how ports and ships interface with each other. The BPA which represents the majority of UK port activity including 85% of the shipping movements in and out of the country, is keen to explore what the future developments of shipping will mean for the sector.

PTR Pilot Ladder

Editors Note:
Safety is different
One comment on YouTube on this video:
"No hard hats, no Hi-Viz clothing (in case pilot falls in) the one at 5:16 has not even got a life jacket - absolute cowboys!"