Difficulties Of Embarkation

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) once again demonstrates its commitment to seafarer safety by being the first registry to instigate a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) for pilot transfer arrangements. It will continue to run until the end of 2021.

Pilot leaves the Regent Seven Seas Navigator at Halifax

timelapse of Pilot embarking and departing from Ship
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According to a report today by www.MaritimeBulletin.net a mooring boat was rammed from a container ship and sunk.

Harken introduces the man overboard recovery system, developed in collaboration with the Genoa Port Pilots. Specifically designed for pilots and pilot boats, this innovative system is ideal for all operators working in marine environments where there is a risk of falling into the water.

This video explores the question of why ships are so difficult to manoeuvre in reverse.

The international pilots association Impa is sounding the alarm about unsafe pilot ladders. According to the pilots, a worldwide survey has shown that access to the ship via the pilot's ladder often does not comply with the regulations.