Video Disembarking of Danpilot at Skagen V73
published on 15 June 2020
Opinion New guidance for PBAs with trapdoors. Released 4.11.2020 by NZMPA
by New Zealand Maritime Pilot's Association - published on 6 November 2020
New guidance for PBAs with trapdoors. Released 4.11.2020 at NZMPA Conference in Dunedin, NZ. Distinct difference to suggestions in many other countries, is that we challenge operators who have the ladder suspended from the accommodation ladder (gangway) and not secured to the ship. SOLAS states that pilot ladder shall be secured to the ship, and securing strongpoints, shackles and ropes shall be as strong as the sideropes.
Article 1,000 Combinations around - Which one is correct?
by Arie Palmers, Netherlands - published on 22 October 2020
Article Pilot Transfer Arrangements and new Regulations
by Captain Jesus Señeriz Lopez - published on 4 February 2020
As we all know there is a new regulation established since July 2012, this new regulation refers to pilot transfer arrangements. There are other yearly safety campaigns such as IMPA that include SOLAS V.23 and IMO Resolution A 1045 and Resolution A.1108(29). Unfortunately, in this annual overview there were some accidents reported that could have been avoided.
Article Metal Shark Delivers 55-Foot Pilot Boat To Pascagoula Pilots
published on 24 November 2021
Article Today Marine-Pilots.com has registered 640 pilot organisations / companies worldwide
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 9 February 2021
Article Selecting the right pilot boat
by Port Technology International - published on 21 July 2021
Video Delaware River Pilot Boat Transfers
published on 19 September 2023
Video Intoxicated Pilot Aboard HMM Boxship Hits Dock at Kaohsiung
published on 22 March 2023
A containership arriving in Taiwan hit the berth after traveling in excess of the harbor speed according to reports from the port authority and Taiwan’s Maritime and Port Bureau. They are confirming media reports that the pilot assigned to the vessel was legally intoxicated at the time of the incident.