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 Pilot Profiles Webinar by AMPI
by Australasian Marine Pilots Institute - published on 31 October 2021
Article New Pilot Boat Dpc Dodder Arrives In Dublin Port
published on 22 March 2022
Dublin Port Company has taken delivery of a new Pilot Boat, named DPC Dodder. The state-of-the art vessel, which represents a significant investment to support the critical service performed by the pilots and pilot boat crews, arrived in Dublin Port on St. Patrick’s Day having set sail from Great Yarmouth last week.
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published on 21 August 2019
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Opinion Heroes or Hostages?
by Ivana-Maria Carrioni-Burnett - published on 1 October 2020
“Definitions": ‘Hero’: person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities OR person greatly admired for their exceptional qualities or achievements
‘Hostage’: person seized or held for the fulfilment of a condition OR person who is illegally held prisoner until certain demands are met by others
