Marine Pilot (in training)

The SW England Branch debates the varied and critical role of the Harbourmaster.

The United Kingdom Maritime Pilots Association (UKMPA), is the representative professional body for Maritime Pilots in the United Kingdom. Almost every ship entering or leaving a port, is required under UK law to engage a duly Authorised Maritime Pilot, who either boards the vessel in port or at sea and takes conduct of the safe navigation of that vessel. This undertaking is critical to protecting the country’s national infrastructure and environment from damage or pollution, supporting the UK’s economy, and ensuring the safe, timely and efficient movement of all trade.

A recent case reported by the International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) underscores how a seemingly minor oversight can lead to significant costs.

Pilot-in-the-Loop simulations embedded to a high-resolution maritime environment.

Latest Version: Necessary knowledge about pilot ladders by PTR Holland. Very good summary! Download free of charge.

Bulk Carrier "Jasmine A" leaving Gladstone lock stern-first with 3 tugs

What does a pilot ship do and how does it work in one of the largest ports in Brazil, come with us to follow this adventure

A 35-year-old male sea pilot of the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) fell into the sea from a crude oil tanker near the N Shed Wharf in the port of Durban. A rope of the pilot ladder is said to have snapped for an undetermined reason when the man disembarked while leaving the crude oil tanker which was leaving the port of Durban.

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