San Francisco Shipping, Bar Pilot Transfer

This video briefly describes the special operation of transfer of marine pilots at sea

Recently Capt. Troy Evans did a research into the breaking strength of various securing methods. To quantify the problem of unsafe practices, now is time to have a survey into the number of the various securing methods used worldwide.

Pilot Organisation: Sabine Pilots - USA

Ship pilot transfer from container ship with first person view

The following article appeared in AIMPA magazine number 2 about the strength and testing of pilot ladders : There is much more information about pilot ladders in the AIMPA magazine, second issue, if you wish to read more you can download a copy at the bottom of this post.

INTERVIEW ON MARITIME PILOTAGE..OPERATION FILMED WHILST CONDUCTING DOCKING OF OIL TANKER....

IMPA has published examples of best practice together with a letter from Capt. Simon Pelletier, President of IMPA.

Portland Harbour Authority in Dorset are set to benefit from a new pilot boat built by Goodchild Marine Services Limited.