Video Current threats to GNSS: An update of incidents and impacts with Guy Buesnel
published on 20 February 2021
Article Winter Edition of "The Master, Mates & Pilot" available
published on 22 December 2021
Video Cultura de Segurança e sistemas de PPU
published on 21 May 2021
Article Study: Understanding the systemic influences on maritime pilot decision-making
published on 19 April 2023
Video Why Do Ships Have Rope Ladders?
published on 4 February 2024
Article Houston Pilots Practice Part Art, Part Science in Guiding Ships to Port
published on 11 November 2020
Maritime pilots trace the roots of their profession back to the ancient Greeks and Romans when incoming ship captains employed experienced local fisherman to guide their merchant vessels safely into port. It’s a legacy of skill, strength, and sharp wits, and our Houston Pilots (“Pilots”) have been meeting vessels at Galveston’s bar to carry on these proud traditions for just shy of 100 years.
Video Sandar Kan Kapal Dipelabuhan Pelindo
published on 25 January 2022
Article PTR Holland offers free pilot ladder load test
published on 1 December 2021
Article Jacobsen Pilot Service and Los Angeles Pilot Station publish notice to all ships
published on 15 August 2020
Jacobsen Pilot Service and Los Angeles Pilot Station published a notice to all ships to inspect pilot ladders before the pilot boards.
Reason is an incident happened at the port of long beach in July 2020. Pilot ladder rope broke while the pilot was on the ladder - luckily the pilot was able to hold on.