This guide sets out the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed when preparing for pilot embarkation and disembarkation. It includes relevant excerpts from IMO regulations and is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and diagrams demonstrating good and bad practice.
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Article AIMPA Journal- February 2021 issue VIII
by AIMPA - All India Marine Pilots' Association - published on 17 February 2021
Video Cadet Doyle boarding his ship from the pilot boat
published on 19 January 2022
Video 3D Simulation of a ship collision in Kiel Canal - Munksund cw Balticborg Nov 8 2020 Kiel Canal
published on 19 July 2022
On November the 8th 2020 container feeder vessel Munksund collided with the RoRo cargo vessel Balticborg. The collision occurred, most likely caused by banking conditions, in the eastern section of the Kiel Canal near km 96. This is a combined 2D/3D representation of the collision created with MSG Prospector, MSG Plotter and Google Earth.
Video Crazy Pilot Boarding when the vessel is rolling heavy
published on 21 December 2019
Article ASSOPILOTI: Third Italian pilots' association founded
published on 21 April 2022
Video Indian Marine Pilot | Fight against Corona
published on 30 April 2020
Video 17.2 metre pilot boat by Dongara Marine - Svitzer Marlin
published on 16 February 2024
Handed over to leading global towage operator Svitzer in August 2023, Svitzer Marlin is the first example of Dongara Marine’s 17.2 metre Berkeley Class pilot boat, a smaller variant of the already successful 19.2 metre Berkeley Class vessels. In addition to being the first 17.2 metre Berkeley Class contracted, the all-aluminium vessel is differentiated by using the Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS). With a total installed power of just over 900kW (1200hp), the Svitzer pilot boat...
Article Midwest Port Pilots ISPO certified
by ISPO - International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organisations - published on 30 August 2022
