Tune in to the latest episode of the People in maritime with special guest Arie Palmers, an experienced maritime pilot. Listen to Arie share his work passion, the dangerous situations he’s faced, the dominant feeling he gets before boarding a vessel and insights & advice on navigating the highs and lows of this dynamic industry.
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Article Podcast: Maritime Pilot Safety and reducing the risk in pilot transfer operations
published on 4 July 2023
Article 1,000 ways to secure a Pilot Ladder
by Arie Palmers, Netherlands - published on 10 January 2020
Article Combinations Ladders: "1,000 combinations around" (by Arie Palmers)
by Arie Palmers, Netherlands - published on 13 July 2020
Article Accident and injury while disembarking in bad weather
by Frank Diegel - published on 22 August 2020
Video MV Wakashio breaks in two off Mauritius coast
published on 17 August 2020
A Japanese bulk carrier that has spilled more than 1,000 tons of oil since running aground off the coast of Mauritius has broken in two. Officials said the split was caused by a crack in a cargo hold, after the ship's condition deteriorated severely overnight. Emergency teams and thousands of volunteers have been racing to siphon off remaining fuel on board the ship.