Video Pilot boarding Fremantle/Australia
published on 27 June 2022
Video Pilot Embarkation - Gangway Access - Unsafe Practice at Sea CHIRP Maritime Safety
published on 4 July 2019
The hazards of Pilot boarding
Throughout 2016, the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) held a safety campaign focused upon the standard of pilot ladders and associated equipment. CHIRP supported this campaign and received many reports on the subject.
This first report describes issues concerning pilot access near
the non-parallel ends of a ship, and use of a retractable platform.
Video Pilots disembarking in Port of Civitavecchia, Italy
published on 17 October 2022
Video Pilot on board by helicopter, France
published on 31 October 2021
Article Safehaven´s "Celso Madeira" for Portugal's Sines Port starts sea trials
published on 17 December 2021
Article Port of London Authority orders new Pilot Boat from Goodchild
by Port of London Authority - published on 5 February 2024
Video Pilot Boat Mouth of River Boyne
published on 28 February 2022
Video Ready to pick up #crew tanker|| Indonesian sailors in Brunei
published on 8 February 2022
Video Port of Dundee Welcomes New Pilot Boat Tay Discovery
published on 22 September 2025
At a special dedication ceremony at the Port of Dundee today, the new Tay Discovery pilot boat was given a traditional marine blessing for its service on the River Tay.
With the Dundee Heritage Trust and National Oceanography Centre present, the pilot boat has been named Tay Discovery which highlights the important role the port plays in the City of Discovery. The naming also coincides with the centenary of the original Discovery ship receiving its Royal Research designation.
The Chaplain,...