Offshore Pilot transfer from ship to Pilot Boat

Tuesday, October 1st is the start date of the latest International Maritime Pilot Association's annual Safety Campaign.

Previous campaigns by the association have consistently shown results of pilot ladder deficiencies around the 20% mark.

Columbia River Bar pilot transfer using helicopter from Articulated Tug and Barge Island Monarch / Island Trader, April 29, 2021 near Astoria, Oregon, USA.

Watch the Maritime pilot disembark Ocean Liner, Queen Mary 2

This is how a ship Pilot boarding a vessel in calm seas.

The technical body will bring together the extensive technical expertise and professional knowledge of Canada's licensed maritime pilots.

Here’s a cool little video we made during the sea trials of ‘Belgrano’ a new Interceptor 48 pilot for Montevideo, Uruguay. We captured some really nice drone footage of her offshore in some breaking seas and alongside ship manoeuvres, testing out her pilot boarding ladder and new fender system.

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In this video, you can take a look at what happened when the Napoli broke her back and was run aground on the south coast of the UK.

This publication (2024) details the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed when preparing for pilot embarkation and disembarkation. It includes relevant excerpts from SOLAS regulations and IMO resolutions.