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Saving Lives of Maritime Pilots with a Simple Action

published on 20 August 2021 - 264 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Maritime Fairtrade". Originally published on 2021-08-20.

While maritime pilots play the crucial role of ensuring safety of ships, protection of port environment as well as public safety, their personal safety often takes a back seat. However, the simple action of routine maintenance of equipment can save lives.

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Video Breakaway and grounding of CSC Friendship (Port of Brisbane)

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by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 3 February 2020

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published on 17 January 2022

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The causes of the accident had not yet been identified, but would be investigated.

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published on 21 June 2020

Video Courtesy: Kristijan Sablic

Article Updated Marine Safety Information by U.S. Coast Guard

published on 6 November 2020

U.S. Coastgard has published an update of their Recommendation for Pilot Transfer Arrangements in latest Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB).

"Recent deaths of maritime pilots while embarking commercial vessels highlight the risks of operating in an
unforgiving maritime environment. To ensure the safety of all personnel boarding a vessel at sea, the Coast
Guard reminds vessel owners and operators of the requirements contained in the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter V, Regulation 23 and strongly recommends that owners and operators follow the recommendations within IMO Resolution A.1045(27) – Pilot Transfer Arrangements. "

Article Marine-Pilots.com: Login, comment function and new logo online

by Frank Diegel - published on 17 February 2020

Marine-Pilots.com has launched some new important features: Marine Pilots can register to our website and comment articles and videos now. And take a look at the new logo.

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published on 3 February 2023

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