Opinion Pilot transfer arrangements - Sharing knowledge matters – but problems go beyond non-compliance to SOLAS itself
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 23 September 2020
Like many seafarers I have long been a keen follower of The Nautical Institute’s MARS programme, and along with many other members I listened to the recent webinar on that topic. One theme which was repeated more than once was that it is better to learn from someone else’s misfortune rather than have it happen to you. Having personally been involved in two near misses resulting from unsafe pilot transfer arrangements in a relatively short space of time, I asked how experiences and knowledge specifically about pilot ladder safety could best be promulgated to avoid repeating common accidents or near misses.
Video MAERSK: "We have made boarding safer for pilots on more than 100 ships"
published on 8 September 2022
Video Pilot boarding ship - ice bound harbour.
published on 4 July 2019
Opinion The 2023 review of Pilot Transfer Arrangement Regulations, a chance for innovation?
by Herman Broers - published on 2 January 2023
Article Pilots sound alarm on proposed federal right whale rules
by Clay Diamond - Executive Director - General Counsel at American Pilots’ Association - published on 1 August 2024
Article China: Accident caused by mass pilots quarantines
by www.MaritimeBulletin.net - published on 13 January 2022
Article Pilot Boat Review "Colne Leader" by BairdMaritime.com
by Baird Maritime - published on 10 May 2023
Video Columbia River Bar pilot transfer using helicopter
published on 3 May 2021
Video Columbia River pilots consider safety changes after Baltimore bridge collapse
published on 4 April 2024
After the bridge collapse in Baltimore, Columbia River pilots are looking at their safety measures to prevent another tragedy. Read the full story here: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/columbia-river-bar-pilots-safety-measures-baltimore-bridge-collapse/283-2910f27c-04b3-4de3-b40f-50ae6ecdc694 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/KGWNews8 Watch the latest KGW newscast: https://www.kgw.com/watch Get the KGW app: https://kgw.com/appredirect