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published on 15 January 2023
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published on 11 January 2023
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published on 9 January 2023
Article Pilot Ladder Maintenance, Use, Replacement & Inspection Record Book (Issue 3 - 10-2022)
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Article Pilot fell into water in Keelung Port, Taiwan. Ship’s responsible.
published on 7 November 2022
Article Man dies after falling from pilot boat (Canada)
published on 28 September 2022
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published on 27 September 2022
Article Swedish Club: Pilot ladder in poor condition
published on 3 August 2022
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published on 22 July 2022
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Ladders are the bridges for crossing the rough seas of our lives.
When you are a Marine Pilot at work, hoping and praying that the ladders which let you embark the vessel are stable, safe and not dangerous.
In Memoriam of the late Captain Dennis Sherwood who passed away on Monday the 30th of December.