Every year, incidents during pilot transfers result in injuries and even fatalities, often due to non-compliant transfer arrangements and poor maintenance. With this circular, we aim to raise awareness of these risks and emphasise the need for compliant boarding setups and proactive communication between the vessel’s master and pilot.
Ensuring pilots can safely board and assist vessels is critical to maintaining safe navigation, protecting crews, cargo, and the marine environment.
Read the full circular for more insights.