Article Michigan Pilots Order for New Launch from Gladding-Hearn
published on 30 August 2021
Opinion Online survey: Securing methods of pilot ladders at intermediate length
by Herman Broers - published on 7 December 2020
Video Captain Matt Glass - Houston Pilot (2012)
published on 22 December 2021
Video Ever Forward March 20, 2022 Update: We Are Going To Need a Bigger Dredge
published on 21 March 2022
Article Formosabulk Clement: ATSB published investigation report
published on 22 September 2023
In August 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Formosabulk Clement diverted to Brisbane, Queensland for crew change, to be completed to/from a launch via the combination pilot ladder. At the time, Queensland was the easiest jurisdiction in Australia for ships to conduct crew change due to the State’s extensive quarantine arrangements for transporting and accommodating seafarers.
Article Humphree AB awarded best motion controls supplier 2020 by Baird Maritime
published on 11 February 2021
Video Galtex Pilots disembarking Carnival Breeze in rough seas on Nov. 30 2023
published on 13 December 2023
Video Accident off Wangerooge - container ship runs aground (in German)
published on 3 February 2022
The 400-metre-long container giant "Mumbai Maersk" has run aground in the North Sea tidal flats and must be towed free. The Central Command for Maritime Emergencies was basing its hopes on the high tide at around two o'clock in the morning of Friday night. The night before, an attempt to tow the freighter free had failed. The high water on Thursday afternoon was also too low. In addition, more powerful tugs are still needed.
Video My First MEGA SHIP Voyage - Didn't See This Coming!
published on 19 August 2025
Video Sustainability in pilot and embarking ladders - PTR Holland (c)
published on 5 November 2020
Sustainability concerns us all. PTR Holland (c), as a leading manufacturer of pilot and embarking ladders, is committed not only to produce the safest ladders, but also to protect our planet earth through sustainable production. PTR does so by sourcing the timber for the production of the ladders exclusively in accordance with the Federal Stewardship Council (FSC). Look for the FSC logo when buying your ladder. Take responsibility and protect our valuable rainforest! PTR Holland - Often...