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Hwalein Marine Pilot got accident while boarding

published on 8 February 2020 - 4324 -

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Another accident was reported on YouTube on Feb. 3rd 2020 by akif pradias.
"This video shown how's hwalein pilot got accident while boarding the vessel, its teach us to be more carefully during pilot transfer..."

We do not put videos of accidents on our website out of voyeurism. We would like to point out that the work of a pilot is always dangerous, especially when embarking and disembarking!

These incidents should be a warning. It can hit anyone out of carelessness.
Dear pilots, please always be mindful and always think of your safety!

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Frank Diegel Germany

on 26 February 2020, 13:26 UTC

You are right, José!

José Gutiérrez Direccion de Seguridad y Operaciones Maritimas Piloting Service Office, Chile

on 26 February 2020, 12:48 UTC

It's unnecessary to say what was wrong, but very important to always "be mindful and always think of your safety!"

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