Video Very descriptive: Piston Effect when entering lock.
published on 10 May 2020
Two new locks were introduced in 2009 for training in the new Panama lock conditions with or without tug(s). This video shows the famous "piston effect" when entering the lock at an impressive speed of 10 knots with a high blockage factor.
Port Revel provides shiphandling training using manned models for maritime pilots, masters and officers: http://www.portrevel.com
Article Adjustment pilot transfer arrangement Multratug-19
by Arie Palmers - published on 9 August 2023
Video VLCC Collision & Propeller Fouling
published on 11 July 2020
Video Types of ships: Basic introduction to ship accidents
by Dr. Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 17 July 2024
Video Knud Benedict Presentation on “Digital Twins” at IMLA SMU Seminar
published on 28 October 2020
Article #dangerousladders - Using social media to improve pilot transfer safety.
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 12 December 2019
It remains a sad fact that accidents and near misses continue to occur during pilot transfers with frightening regularity. Most of these fortunately do not result in injury, and a surprisingly high number of them are not even recognised for what they are.
Surveys into pilot ladder safety consistently reveal that unacceptably high numbers of pilot transfer arrangements are not compliant with the regulations.