ENORMOUS SHIP Pilot swinging from crane over water ULCC Ghazal720P HD

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...

AIMPA in association with IMU has organized a Research Paper Competition (SAMIPTA) for cadets of MTI from all disciplines on Pilot ladder risk mitigation and suggest innovative measures to Mitigate risks.

The next step for NZMPA is to issue a set of regulator-endorsed guidance notes. The first version will focus on accommodation ladders used in conjunction with pilot ladders.

Pilot boat Razorbill southbound on the River Mersey, returning from the bar.

Article and pictures by Captain W J M Hargreaves, Retired Southampton Pilot

The pilots say that Port Tampa Bay leadership is leaning on them to change policies in ways they say would be less safe.

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