This report details the work completed by nC2 Engineering Consultancy at the University of Southampton to support the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) with a laboratory-based project to investigate the effectiveness and impact of various methods used to secure pilot ladders at intermediate lengths.
This report details the work completed by nC2 Engineering Consultancy at the University of Southampton to support the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) with a laboratory-based project to investigate the effectiveness and impact of various methods used to secure pilot ladders at intermediate lengths.
Opinion Obituary of Captain Pilot Troy Evans (New Zealand)
by Frank Diegel - published on 5 January 2022
Video IMPA Seminar on Maritime Pilots and Pilotage
published on 10 November 2022
The Seminar aims to inform Member States, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations in consultative status with IMO about the societal value of maritime pilots and pilotage as a public service. The IMO Secretary-General has recognised maritime pilots as having always been vital to ensuring the safety of navigation in key ports and shipping lanes globally and playing a crucial role in sustaining the global supply chain using specialized knowledge and expertise....
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 ‘pilot mark or pilot line’, which is sometimes seen on the side of vessels indicating where a vessels freeboard exceeds 9 metres.
Article AIMPA Journal- May 2021 issue XI
by AIMPA - All India Marine Pilots' Association - published on 17 May 2021
Article Photographer Michela Canalis becomes Partner of Marine-Pilots.com
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 28 August 2019
Article A study on pilotage risk assessment in Jiangsu Section of the Yangtze River
published on 7 January 2022
Article Rosmorport’s icebreakers completed over 2,400 pilotage operations
published on 20 January 2021
Article Argentina: Pilot died of heart attack on board
published on 3 March 2021
Video Sustainability in pilot and embarking ladders - PTR Holland (c)
published on 5 November 2020
Sustainability concerns us all. PTR Holland (c), as a leading manufacturer of pilot and embarking ladders, is committed not only to produce the safest ladders, but also to protect our planet earth through sustainable production. PTR does so by sourcing the timber for the production of the ladders exclusively in accordance with the Federal Stewardship Council (FSC). Look for the FSC logo when buying your ladder. Take responsibility and protect our valuable rainforest! PTR Holland - Often...
Video Being a Marine Pilot - Meet Neil Crysler, BC Coast Pilot
published on 4 July 2020
Meet Neil Crysler, a Licenced ship Pilot with the BC Coast Pilots, a company consisting of approximately 105 licensed marine pilots who work with the Pacific Pilotage Authority to keep the British Columbia Coast line safe and healthy. Neil takes pride in his fast paced life as a pilot. His work allows him to be on the water, getting large international tankers safely down our coast line. His work keeps him on his feet, sometimes sending him up the coast at a moment’s notice. Neil has found...