Pilot boarding ship - ice bound harbour.

Boarding a vessel at sea can be dangerous. By following simple rules, it can be done safely. This safety video shows you how to leave the launch boat and climb the ladder when boarding vessels at sea safely as well as boarding preparations, safety precautions and boarding under special conditions. The 3 types of boarding arrangements for pilot are also explained. Watch with sound on. Transfers are normally safe when everyone takes all the precautions. If you think it is unsafe, remember to...

‘It certainly hurts – using the integrated lifting sling on a life jacket.’

SF Pilot leaving the TSGB on Cruise 2021 - Enroute to Hawaii.

Original title: "Watch how this Japanese pilot managed to get off the ship in bad weather condition"

Turkish Straits , Istanbul Strait , Maritime Pilot , www.turkishpilots.org.tr

pilot boat is a type of boat used to transport maritime pilots between land and the inbound or outbound ships that they are piloting. Pilot boats were once sailing boats that had to be fast because the first pilot to reach the incoming ship 

Port Phillip Sea Pilots now have their new website online. The result is impressive. Well done!

A harbor pilot has the difficult job of bringing ships into port. A candidate for Albay Yacht Club has invited me to document the process. I went with Jud, the harbor pilot.