The accidentology study has also revealed the importance of ships providing Pilot Transfer Arrangements that meet current safety standards and that are in accordance with international regulations and guidelines. Following these regulations can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and ensure the safety of pilots, vessels, as well as respecting a timely arrival / departure schedule.
The accidentology study has also revealed the importance of ships providing Pilot Transfer Arrangements that meet current safety standards and that are in accordance with international regulations and guidelines. Following these regulations can significantly reduce the risk of accidents and ensure the safety of pilots, vessels, as well as respecting a timely arrival / departure schedule.
Video What a job! Battleship Texas - Pilot debark (August 22, 2024)
published on 27 August 2024
Video Pilot boarding Fremantle/Australia
published on 27 June 2022
Video Disembarking Pilot (Port Said)
published on 7 June 2022
We have reached Port Said at the northern end of the Suez Canal. Could not have been a more enjoyable adventure. Thank you Suez Canal Authority for the two excellent pilots, specially Emad, and the support specially at Ismailia.
Editor's note:
Other countries, other habits: especially when it comes to safety standards. Life jackets, for example, are not to be seen here.
Video DUST2025, leaving the harbour of Las Palmas
published on 9 February 2026
Most harbours require a pilot taking control of the bridge when entering or leaving their harbour, since currents, shoals and traffic maybe tricky. The busy harbour of Las Palmas is no exception to this rule and in this clip you see how these pilots are on standby day and night to safely accompany incoming and outbound ships. Now that the pilot has secured our safe exit from the harbour we are on our own again and ready to head South towards our first station! See: https://www.nioz.nl/en/...
Video Pilot boat CORUÑA PILOTS 8
published on 16 December 2020
New pilot boat CORUÑA PILOTS 8, build by #SafehavenMarine in Cork, Ireland. The Interceptor 48 is typically powered by twin Volvo D13 500/550hp engines and twin Disc or ZF gearboxes providing the vessel with an operational speed of 24-26kts. The vessel is 15m LOA, with a 4.4m beam and 17,200kg Displacement.
Nueva lancha de Prácticos Coruña, la Prácticos Coruña 8, construída por los astilleros Safehaven Marine en Cork, Irlanda. El tipo de lancha es una Interceptor 48 propulsada por dos...