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Video Pilot Boat "Pioneer" at Vlissingen Netherlands (2021)
published on 14 April 2020
Video San Francisco Shipping, Bar Pilot Transfer
published on 29 November 2021
Article Best practice on rigging pilot ladders (UK MAIB)
published on 7 July 2022
Video Refusing to board due to a pilot ladder not rigged correctly
published on 20 June 2025
This lady came into port in an excellent day, however when I inspected the pilot ladder prior to board I saw that it was rigged using D-Shackles fastened between the side ropes, transferring all the weight and load of the ladder to the clamps and chokes. Truly an unsuitable method of securing the ladder. Retrieval line was also not above the first spreader
After pulling out the pilot boat, the ship was contacted by VHF and the captain was asked to instruct the crew in the usage of ropes and...