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Opinion Five questions for Olli Taipale, Chief Pilot at Finnpilot
published on 2 December 2020
Article Five questions for John Redman, Co President at Jacksonville Docking Pilots
published on 26 February 2021
Article #dangerousladders - Using social media to improve pilot transfer safety.
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 12 December 2019
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.
Video Aberdeen Harbour - Meet Finn Froekjaer-Jensen, Pilot
published on 26 August 2020
Video Senior Pilot Captain ERTAN OZGUR performing departure of MSC MARYLENA
published on 2 January 2023
Video From Dusk to Dawn - SOHAR Port
published on 3 June 2021
Video Pilot Boat in Port of Tyne
published on 10 April 2025
Join me behind the scenes aboard the pilot boat as we guide the cruise ship Borealis out of the River Tyne and welcome a colossal vehicle carrier into port. In this video, you'll get an up-close look at the challenging conditions at sea, including a rough water pilot transfer as we safely land the pilot onboard. Experience the scale of these incredible vessels and see the precision teamwork it takes to keep everything running smoothly, even in heavy seas. From the stunning departure of the...