National Maritime Institute, 23rd Batch, Pilot Ladder

According to Captain’s visual observance and overheard radio talks, bulk carrier OLIVE BAY anchor chain entangled with the chain of another ship, on Jan 8 or 9, in Yangtze estuary between Chongming island and Taicang, Shanghai area.

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A pilot ladder is a highly specialized form of rope ladder, typically used on board cargo vessels for the purposes of embarking and disembarking pilots.

In this one you will see a couple different times when the Pilot boards or leaves the ship and how they do it. It is always interesting to watch even though I have seen it many time. Hope you all enjoy the video and hope to see you in the comments as always.

A man in his own element. Meet Pilot Fabio Fontes, the oldest maritime pilot in activity at 84.

Sullom Voe Pilot boat out on a task

ABB will deliver an integrated electric propulsion system and advanced vessel control technology for Crowley’s pioneering eWolf tug, built for sustainable and safe operations at the Port of San Diego.

Why “Danish Butter Cookies” are a part of the standard navigational equipment…

Baltic Workboat Pilot Shop, American Workboats Shipyard