Pilot going bridge to pilot seafers

Harbour pilots perform tricky operations boarding big cruise ships from fast pilot boats. Auckland and Malta.

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timelapse of Pilot embarking and departing from Ship
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What a dangerous situation. Never seen that before.

Up here in the north, we do things a little differently ...

Crude Oil Tanker British Robin passing St Anns Head on a rather windy day in Pembrokeshire.

AST has announced a new order of 9 iRAMS systems with a long-term client and UK boat-builder, Goodchild Marine Services Limited.

"Although this should not happen, pilot ladders sometimes suddenly slip one step. Always grip the sideropes firmly and you can handle this!"

Based on Pilot, Tug Master and Ship Captain Questionnaires

Compiled by:

Captain Henk Hensen FNI FITA Captain Daan Merkelbach FITA Captain F. van Wijnen MNI