June 2023 Edition of New Zealand Pilot Magazine published

Everton Schmidt assumed the position with the commitment to maintain the activities during the new coronavirus pandemic.

U.S. Coastgard has published an update of their Recommendation for Pilot Transfer Arrangements in latest Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB).

"Recent deaths of maritime pilots while embarking commercial vessels highlight the risks of operating in an
unforgiving maritime environment. To ensure the safety of all personnel boarding a vessel at sea, the Coast
Guard reminds vessel owners and operators of the requirements contained in the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter V, Regulation 23 and strongly recommends that owners and operators follow the recommendations within IMO Resolution A.1045(27) – Pilot Transfer Arrangements. "

Tips by Captain Kris.
kris@mes.de
krisdedecker

SF Bar Pilot transfer- offshore pilot station.

Case Study Video:
BHP - a global mining company and port owner – asked us to develop a test set-up to see what happens during a snapback event and evaluate their safety protection fence. The test data helped in the development of a safer protection fence and gave real insight into snapback behaviour.
Collaboration with BHP, Geobrugg and Wilhelmsen.

Baltic Workboat Pilot Shop, American Workboats Shipyard

The vulnerability of GNSS in shore-based use is definitely different and to be regarded as much more risky than on the high seas.

Two Carnival cruise ships collided in Cozumel, Mexico on December 20th 2019, causing damage to both ships.