San Francisco Shipping, Bar Pilot Transfer

It is not often that this blog is used to show bad practice, however in this case some pictures tell a whole story. Ship is compliant by design for rigging a combination. How about the operator(s)?

Australian Pilot Disembarking Ship Using Pilot Ladder With Man Ropes

The latest summary from PTR Holland on the subject of pilot ladders. Here is the most important information on maintenance, use and replacement & insepection record book.

"Analysis of reports indicates that pilot ladders (Pilot Transfer Arrangements, or PTAs) and
intentional deviations from safety procedures remain the main causes of near misses..."

Is #ships still use #flags for #communication ?

Following a competitive, international selection process, the Port of London Authority (PLA) has signed a contract with British family-run company, Goodchild Marine Services Ltd, to build a new pilot vessel.

Women’s rights and gender equality are taking centre stage in 2020. But for some women, the fear of gender discrimination has never stopped them from pursuing their dream and Ms Amelia Pickering, a Harbour Pilot, is one of them.
Inspired by her father, she shares how she started her journey in the Maritime industry and some of the challenges she faced being a female Harbour Pilot.

In this first episode, we take you along the very foundation of the NS2 project and the tailor-engineering process: a sustainable transportation solution for VIETNAM. The concept The plan The roles The challenges Find out more about our "one-stop shipping" services and transshipment solutions at Oldendorff site: http://bit.ly/OC-web #VIETNAM #oldendorffcarriers #NS2 #oc #eo #safewithus #oldendorff

1st 24,000 TEU vessel, 1st Containers loaded, 1st Port call Qingdao