Video Pilot Boat - Departure from Adelaide, Australia
published on 6 April 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 Taking the last Pilot off before heading home
published on 5 May 2023
Article USCG: Marine Saefty alert on accommodation ladders
published on 15 September 2021
Article The winter edition of Loodswezen Navigator has been released (PDF)
published on 2 January 2023
Video Swedish Royal Pilotage Steamship S/S Orion
published on 19 October 2021
Video Ocean Technology Speakers Series: Navsim Technology Inc
published on 30 August 2019
Video Understanding and Preventing Tug & Barge Risks
published on 15 January 2021
Blog: https://www.merrimacins.com/understanding-and-preventing-tug-barge-risks/ Understanding and Preventing Tug & Barge Risks The maritime industry relies on tugboats and barges for a wide range of applications. Tugs are used to pilot vessels into and out of ports, while barges are used to transport bulk materials. The relationship between tugs and barges is critical, as most barges are not self-propelled and must rely on the skilled operation of a tug or tugs for propulsion. At Merrimac...