Found on YouTube. Created by "AMS Group". Originally published on 2021-09-29.
Poseidon Sea Pilots starts their world-class trainee program. Highly experienced master mariners train in local conditions. They all say the new job offers excitement, diversity and, for some, it’s a dream come true. Join the conversation...
Captain Robert de Roos
Loodswezen Rotterdam - Rijnmond,
Netherlands
on 3 October 2021, 07:59 UTC
As being a pilot-trainer myself for over 30 years, I know it is very difficult for experienced masters to start studying again and to focus on the new role as a pilot. At the other hand the new pilots are excited and eager to learn, which is always a pleasure for the coach too. I wish them (you) all of luck!
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Article Results online survey into the securing methods of pilot ladders
by Herman Broers - published on 5 March 2021
It has been shown that a majority (51%) of pilot ladders is secured by means of D-shackles, when secured at intermediate length. Previous research (Evans, 2020) has proven that this method has only about 50% of the strength of the pilot ladder when secured at full length (“double ended ladder”), or by means of the “endless-sling” method.