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by IMPA - International Maritime Pilots’ Association - published on 30 September 2022 - 148 -

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The IMPA Safety Survey 2022 is just a few days away!
You can submit your reports from 1st to 15th October here:

Welcome to the 2022 IMPA Safety Campaign

Download the App - IMPA Pilot Ladder Survey" --->

About this app
With the IMPA Pilot Ladder Survey App you'll be able to quickly access the IMPA safety campaign to submit your transfer report.

You'll also have quick access to the following PDF's:
- Results of 2019 Safety Campaign
- Results of 2018 Safety Campaign

Links for a Download:

Google Play Store Link - Android

Apple App Store Link - iPhone

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