The difference between Gross Tonnage and Net Tonnage

Footage of deep tanker Felicity navigating through the treacherous waters of the Port Philip Heads channel entrance.

We take a look at some of the dangerous ladder arrangements provided by ships when attempting to take maritime pilots on board. Our message is simple: if you are offered an unsafe or non-compliant ladder, do not board!

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Training video II on the correct behaviour in case of man overboard

Serious Injury to Pilot delves into a real-world incident that resulted from a lack of attention to detail. A pilot falls from a ladder due to negligence.
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Up close with Ever Forward: Massive cargo ship stuck on Chesapeake Bay for a month

Movement to Universal Terminal Jetty 7, bridge view with Pilot Onboard

Cromarty Firth Port Authority (CFPA) is seeking a contractor to build and deliver a new pilot vessel as part of a major project to upgrade its fleet of vessels. The contract for the work is currently being put out to tender and interested parties are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 8 May, 17.00.

Editor's note: The pilot boarding seems a bit improvised and unsafe to me, but that's certainly business as usual, isn't it?