Video Look at Life - North Atlantic Ocean - Weather Ships - April 1965
published on 18 March 2021
Article USCG: Marine Saefty alert on accommodation ladders
published on 15 September 2021
Video Boarding with pilot ladder - Do you remember your first time?
published on 10 May 2020
Video How Ship's Pilot disembark at Richards Bay South Africa
published on 24 June 2022
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.
Article IMPA Safety Campaign Analysis 2016-2020
by Herman Broers - published on 6 January 2021
Video SHIP SPOTTING VLISSINGEN PILOT VESSELS
published on 27 March 2026
Video Sustainability in pilot and embarking ladders - PTR Holland (c)
published on 5 November 2020
Sustainability concerns us all. PTR Holland (c), as a leading manufacturer of pilot and embarking ladders, is committed not only to produce the safest ladders, but also to protect our planet earth through sustainable production. PTR does so by sourcing the timber for the production of the ladders exclusively in accordance with the Federal Stewardship Council (FSC). Look for the FSC logo when buying your ladder. Take responsibility and protect our valuable rainforest! PTR Holland - Often...