Harbor Pilot Disembarks a Containership

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...

Harken Safety & Rescue has unveiled an innovative man overboard recovery system designed to improve safety on vessels. Developed in collaboration with Genoa Port Pilots, this system offers a solution for rescuing overboard personnel efficiently.

This is one common method to board the pilot. And here it is a special boat which is very fast with new technology

Oct. 13, 2022
Harbor pilot departing the NCL Prima in rough seas.

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

The 160 pilots allotted to the PZ are distributed in eight pilot companies responsible for attending ships that seek the ports or terminals of Santana (AP), Munguba (PA), Santarém (PA), Trombetas (PA), Juruti (PA) and Itacoatiara (AM), as they sail upriver (against the current).

Video Courtesy: Kristijan Sablic

Pilot boat Hanakahi inbound to Pier 19, Honolulu Harbor. 18 July 2020.

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