Video Maiden voyage of HMM Algeciras #1-Qingdao
published on 5 June 2020
Video Maiden voyage of HMM Algeciras #2-Busan-berth
published on 10 June 2020
Video Maiden voyage of HMM Algeciras #3-Busan-loading
published on 10 June 2020
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by Baird Maritime - published on 31 July 2024
Article Safehaven Marine have launched ‘Rubban’ for DPWorld.
by Frank Kowalski - published on 14 March 2025
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by Arie Palmers - published on 6 December 2022
Article Pilots in Louisiana: Legislators put aside proposed rule changes
published on 25 January 2022
Video Belfast Harbour adds new Pilot Boat to Marine Fleet
published on 16 April 2024
Opinion Pilot Ladder - The Weakest Link in Marine Pilotage
by Capt. Santosha K. Nayak - published on 10 August 2020
Pilot transfer arrangement is a sensitive topic to be discussed among the pilot’s fraternity. Although ships are designed and operated with compliance to the SOLAS requirements in all respects including the pilot transfer arrangements, there has been numerous deficiencies observed related to pilot transfer arrangements. The small deficiencies from the part of ships cause life threatening accidents for pilots and sometimes to the ship staff themselves. There are many instances of defective ladder and complacency in proper rigging of ladders has been reported almost every day in different parts of the world. Many pilots lost their life, severely injured for life and face many minor to major accidents. The latest incident being the Capt. Timothy Murray of Sandy hooks Pilot.