Video Las Palmas Practicos
published on 25 April 2022
Video Pilot boarding on Pilot Boat "Virginia"
published on 22 July 2022
Video TV Interview Maritime Pilot Devan Pulliah
published on 11 July 2020
Video Dublin Port | Pilot Operations
published on 2 November 2021
DPC provide a Pilot Service for vessels visiting the port, the service involves putting on and taking off Pilots from the vessels both in port and at sea. Only personnel who are qualified, trained and passed out as competent in their respective roles are involved in this operation which will normally involve a Coxswain to helm the boat, a boatman to look after the deck operations and ensure the safety of the Pilot throughout the operation. Following correct procedures and utilising all...
Opinion What value do 10K+ Professionals add to Safety of Manoeuvres
by CAPTAIN REGINALDO PANTOJA - published on 29 September 2022
Video Becoming a maritime pilot, pilotage techniques, career progression | Episode 3 [Thijs Hoff]
published on 7 October 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Thijs Hoff, a maritime pilot with over 15 years of experience at sea and 4 years as Maritime pilot. Thijs will take us through the 'how' of becoming a maritime pilot, offering a detailed look at the educational pathways, skills, and work-life balance that come with the role.
Opinion Fathom Safety: "A Guide to Pilot Ladder Securing"
by Frank Diegel - published on 7 October 2020
Video Yellow Magnet with Sling to secure Pilot Ladder
published on 8 January 2020
Video Pilot Ladder on Ships- Correct rigging procedure 2020
published on 8 January 2021
Correct method of rigging pilot ladder explained.
As explained, a large number of reports related to the use of pilot ladders which are too long relative to the vessel’s draughts. As a result, the excessively long ladders require shortening up before being deployed for boarding pilots. In these cases, ship crew shortens the pilot ladders, using D-shackles to choke the side ropes at the required height along the ladder’s length. In this method, the D-shackle is first secured to a hard point...