American P&I Club Video: "Safe Boarding – Three Keys" by Danielle Centeno

Pilot Boarding On Giant Ship in Mid Sea --Original Video💯

An innovative technique to board a sailing ship without any loss of time.

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Luotsi nousee Perämerellä talvella alukseen ja poistuu aluksesta

The American Pilots’ Association has sent a letter to state pilotage authorities across the United States on behalf of approximately 1,200 American ship pilots to improve safety pilot safety following the death of a New York pilot in December.

Most pilot embarkations and disembarkations around the world, are still carried out using a traditional pilot ladder, consisting of wooden steps supported and secured by side ropes.

The Pacific Pilotage Authority says: "There is a common misunderstanding amongst vessel operators that vessels built prior to 2012 are exempt from some of the requirements for pilot transfer arrangements. This is incorrect...".

timelapse of Pilot embarking and departing from Ship
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It has been exactly one year ago that a pilot from Sandy Hook (New York), Dennis Sherwood, died in the line of duty while attempting to board the container vessel Maersk Kensington.
What has happened since then? Has safety been improved for the pilots?

OHB subsidiary LuxSpace’s satellite for global ship monitoring has reached its target orbit.