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Article Inspection Campaign on Pilot Transfer Arrangements (Results from 2021)
published on 16 June 2022
Video The complex and dangerous Centre Lead Forward Tug Manoeuvre, Port Kembla, Australia
published on 4 July 2019
(Please note: Anthony F Hoy has CASA Operational Certification for UAV Aerial Photography & Aerial Survey).
The Svitzer Marloo, a Z-Tech 2800 ASD Tug, is one of the few vessels in the world to regularly use the complex and potentially dangerous Centre Lead Forward manoeuvre to assist inbound and outbound bulk carriers in the execution of a 110 degree turn on entering and leaving Port Kembla. Tug Master Phil Jones explains how a dangerous maritime exercise, if properly executed, can deliver...
Article New performance standard for pilot transfer arrangements
by IMPA - International Maritime Pilots’ Association - published on 14 June 2024
This week, the International Maritime Organization Sub-Committee responsible for developing amendments to SOLAS regulation V/23 and associated instruments (NCSR 11) finalized a new performance standard for pilot transfer arrangements, which is expected to be made mandatory by SOLAS and apply to new and existing SOLAS and non-SOLAS ships from 1 January 2028.
Article Boluda Towage started towage services at LubminLNG (Germany)
published on 2 January 2023
Article Japanese pilot dies in an accident on duty
published on 5 May 2023
Video 16m Pilot Boat - Stainsby
published on 20 February 2021
Article Associated Federal Pilots Orders Launch From Gladding-Hearn
published on 13 November 2020
Video Technique Maritime Pilots Use to Board Ships Moving on Polar Ice
published on 22 April 2025
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