Qualified pilots are usually employed by the local port or maritime administration, and provide their services to ships for a fee, calculated in relation to the ship’s tonnage, draught or other criteria.
According to information from Simon Pelletier, President of IMPA, it was resolved at the IMO Maritime Safety Committee 106 on 08.11.2022 to open up the SOLAS Convention for amendment in respect of pilot boarding arrangements.
Welcome to the next episode of "Pilot Talks..." by AIMPA.
Hosted by Capt. Vijay Sharma, Master Mariner @capt.vijay along with Co-Host Capt. Gajanan Karanjikar, President of AIMPA. Special Guest: Capt. Henk Hensen.
Throughout the world, mariners rely upon nautical charts to guide their voyages, to assist them in avoiding obstructions, and to note any special ocean conditions when sailing.