The latest summary from PTR Holland on the subject of pilot ladders. Here is the most important information on maintenance, use and replacement & insepection record book.

Pilot jumping onboard the Carnival Luminosa at Cairns from the pilot boat .

SWATH build by Abeking & Rasmussen (Germany)

milford pilots during lock down

Training video VI on the correct use of the pilot ladder

SOMERSET, Mass, − December 18, 2019 – The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered a new class of pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Called the “Baltimore Class” after the pilots’ base of operations at the Port of Baltimore, the vessel’s delivery is scheduled for April 2021.

Baltic Workboats 16m ice going diesel electric pilot boat

A few shots from the day, with Elisabeth-S and H&S Fairness plus the pilot boat. I put music to it as it was such a windy day.