Boarding via Tug Boat - Is this safe?!

"Rope Ladders" by PTR Holland

Recording of cruise ship Pilots boarding from boat at speed

life of boat pilot

Cadets get a wide variety of experiences at Great Lakes Maritime Academy. Glad this was captured to show the viewer what it is like boarding a vessel from a pilot boat.

Lootsu- ja sadamateenuste osutamine

Big thanks to Geraldton Port Authority for allowing Bill and I to go out in one of their pilot boats and board a ship. It was a beautiful day for it.

The man-overboard manoeuvre includes all measures to rescue a person who has fallen overboard from a watercraft.

Safety of Navigation vs. Commercial Pressure / ROMEILs Tv Commercial Pressures impacts the safety of the vessel, study says Seafarers are pressured to keep quiet and keep the ship moving by ship operators, who dont want to lose inccome. Ship's officers who bring safety issues to the attention of management are exposed to the risk of retaliation. As whistle-blowers they may face punishment, demotion or even termination. International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) has...

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its latest simulator technology for a new maritime training centre in Finland.