Pilot embarking and disembarking

Pilot onboard disembarking vessel ship #shorts

It remains a sad fact that accidents and near misses continue to occur during pilot transfers with frightening regularity. Most of these fortunately do not result in injury, and a surprisingly high number of them are not even recognised for what they are.

Surveys into pilot ladder safety consistently reveal that unacceptably high numbers of pilot transfer arrangements are not compliant with the regulations.

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How LUXSPACE uses AIS messages to monitor worldwide shipping traffic

Did you know? In Newcastle, marine pilot transfers are carried out mostly by helicopter. Helicopter transfers are used for several reasons including pilot safety and efficiency, and as the largest bulk shipping port on Australia’s East Coast, that’s the name of the game! #PortAuthorityofNSW #marinepilotage #helicopter #newcastle #newcastleharbour #shipping ••• Port Authority of New South Wales manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in Sydney...

River Mersey Pilot Boat going slowly inbound on the river before turning and heading northbound again.

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