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Article Pilot ladders - bits and pieces and a bit of testing
by Capt. Troy Evans - published on 14 October 2020
Article Systematic AIS data analysis reveals false vessel tracks
published on 27 August 2021
Analysis of tracking data from Automatic Identification System broadcasts reveals vessel locations have been simulated for a number of ships, including military vessels. This false information could compromise vessel safety, decrease confidence in a crucial collision avoidance system and potentially spark international conflict.
Video Maritime Pilot - Allision in Immingham - Episode 7
by Dr. Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 17 September 2024
Article Enhancing Pilot Ladder Safety: The Role of New SOLAS Regulations
by Herman Broers - published on 8 January 2025
Article People in maritime: Arie Palmers (Podcast)
published on 13 February 2023
Article Jamaica: Pilots demanding COVID vaccination or they stop working
published on 10 April 2021
President of the Marine Pilot Association, Hubert Kerr, said that the pilots will not be satisfied with just being placed on a priority list, but are instead advocating for the actual jab to boost their protection against COVID-19, given their interaction with persons from different countries daily.