Pilot boarding ship @south China sea

Wind was blowing strong from the NE and the waves were becoming bigger and bigger by the time we reach a new client.
Crew didn't consider the rolling effect about to happen while changing heading in order to give lee when they prepared pilot ladder, so the requested 1.5m above the water was not that good.
I decided to abort and to give the vessel the chance to shorten it. In the next attempt they did it right and I was able to board safe

SeaSafe - Marine pilot falling off a ships ladder with his integrated life jacket coat

Editors note: Great video with a brilliant technique: Move your phone while watching and see the different angles of the full 360 degree view. Amazing!
A big thank you to Kris de Decker.

Pilot disembark at Rotterdam, Netherlands

timelapse of Pilot embarking and departing from Ship
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Bergstraum inbound to Regent Quay in Aberdeen Harbour with the tug Kittywake assisting.

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November 29,2021

A ride along with a harbor pilot as he guided a cargo ship from Galveston Bay through the Houston Ship Channel into a port on Buffalo Bayou.

Many thanks to Capt. Pilot Evan Simkus for the insight into the working day!