Marine Pilot Apprentice

This shows the Pilot getting off the Zaandam at Nova Scotia. Seas and wind makes it look quite dangerous.

Such a function is also the result of hard work and at the same time an expression of high respect: Captain Erik Dalege (born 1962) is now the president of the umbrella organisation of European Pilots, EMPA for short (European Maritime Pilots Organisation).

Other countries, other morals. What do you think about the work of the ship's crew? Do they work carefully in accordance with the regulations?

Ingemar Virtual Harbour with some of the 2019 designs

Official Video by MAERSK:" In the past two years we have made boarding safer for maritime pilots on more than 100 ships."

Billy Pugh Europe - Transfer Device

Transas Pilot PRO is designed to assist pilots in their daily routine, helping them to maintain efficient pilotage and other onboard operations

Another video by Knud Benedict: This movie reveals some practical insight into regions of course stable / unstable conditions under wind. And I dare to say you can get some insight into other stability types and analogies, too!

"Analysis of reports indicates that pilot ladders (Pilot Transfer Arrangements, or PTAs) and
intentional deviations from safety procedures remain the main causes of near misses..."