Cargo ship crushes tugboat in Panama Canal

An analysis by Ahmed Sati

"Analysis of reports indicates that pilot ladders (Pilot Transfer Arrangements, or PTAs) and
intentional deviations from safety procedures remain the main causes of near misses..."

We do not put videos of accidents on our website out of voyeurism. We would like to point out that the work of a pilot is always dangerous, especially when embarking and disembarking!
These incidents should be a warning. It can hit anyone out of carelessness.
Dear pilots, please always be mindful and always think of your safety!

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Meanwhile, female pilots are more and more common.

Look at Life Vol 01 Transport Pilot Aboard 1963
The story of Britain's pilotage services.

Congratulations: Vicky Hérault becomes the first female maritime pilot in the port of Brest (France) in Oct 2021.

The IMPA Safety Survey 2022 is just a few days away! You can submit your reports from 1st to 15th October.