Article Norwegia operator to get new Pilot Boat in 2023
published on 12 January 2023
Video Fathom Safety (UK): New Online Pilot Ladder Training
published on 13 February 2024
Video BMPA Presentation at IMPA 2014
published on 4 July 2019
Article GPS interference and jamming on the increase
published on 2 October 2020
Video Metalcraft Marine sends a Pilot Boat to Florida
published on 22 February 2024
Video Refusing to board due to a pilot ladder not rigged correctly
published on 20 June 2025
This lady came into port in an excellent day, however when I inspected the pilot ladder prior to board I saw that it was rigged using D-Shackles fastened between the side ropes, transferring all the weight and load of the ladder to the clamps and chokes. Truly an unsuitable method of securing the ladder. Retrieval line was also not above the first spreader
After pulling out the pilot boat, the ship was contacted by VHF and the captain was asked to instruct the crew in the usage of ropes and...
Opinion Master pilot exchange (MPEX) – share your information
by Gard AS - published on 4 September 2020
Video Pilot disembarkation from tanker at BAY OF BENGAL
published on 9 November 2021
Hooghly river Marine pilotage is one of the toughest and longest pilotage in the world,
pilots here face many challenges daily to enable safe passage of ships from bay of Bengal to the port of CALCUTTA and Haldia.
Pilot embarkation and disembarkation is a vital part , where the pilot climbs up or down a rope ladder ,if the free board is more than 9 meters then combination ladder is used it needs very good physical fitness practice and experience to safely embark and disembark from these...