Article The scariest 15 minutes of my life
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 14 August 2019
Video EMSA drone will be a second pair of eyes for our Port Authority Officers
published on 4 November 2020
Video How not to climb down a Pilot Ladder
published on 1 July 2020
The video was found on some social media channels in June 2020. When so many elementary mistakes are made and so many risks are taken, this is exactly what can happen! It's a demonstrative example of an unprofessional action: 1) Where is the life jacket? 2) No backpack on the shoulders. Use a rope to have the backpack lifted by the deck crew. 3) Where is the rest of the crew (on vessel / on the small boat) for safe assistance? What other mistakes have you discovered? We do not put videos...
Article Maryland bans cellphone use by maritime pilots
published on 9 January 2023
Article Happy new year 2020!
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 2 January 2020
Video Pilot Boarding a cargo ship @ Amsterdam
published on 11 December 2020
Video Awesome Pilot Boat Drone Video
published on 12 July 2021
Video Pilot Boarding Bulk Carrier SAMMY in Saudi Arabia.
published on 5 July 2021
This video was kindly provided by a friend of Pilot Captain Haitham Alzahrani, Saudi Arabia. Pilot Ladder Check: non-compliant, no retrieval line Editor's note: A backpack on the back in combination with a lifejacket is usually not a good idea. There are only a few lifejackets that unfold in the water without any problems even with a backpack! More Information: SAMMY (IMO: 9582491) is a Bulk Carrier that was built in 2012 (9 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Panama. It’s carrying...