Dock Master/Pilot

Towage operator Svitzer recently took delivery of a new pilot boat from Western Australia-based boatbuilder Dongara Marine.

A wonderful poem by Gaylen K. Bunker found on YouTube. As read by the author from bis book "Poems".

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https://www.itajainaval.com.br/conheca-a-nova-lancha-da-praticagem-de-itajai-e-navegantes/

Here’s a cool video of the latest Interceptor 48 pilot boat we’ve launched for the Gdynia Pilots in Poland. We captured some nice alongside ship footage during the sea trials, and had a chance to test out our new drone ‘catch net’ on Thunder Child.

＃４K、#PILOTBOATHAYASUI

Training video VI on the correct use of the pilot ladder

Pilot jumping onboard the Carnival Luminosa at Cairns from the pilot boat .

Like many seafarers I have long been a keen follower of The Nautical Institute’s MARS programme, and along with many other members I listened to the recent webinar on that topic. One theme which was repeated more than once was that it is better to learn from someone else’s misfortune rather than have it happen to you. Having personally been involved in two near misses resulting from unsafe pilot transfer arrangements in a relatively short space of time, I asked how experiences and knowledge specifically about pilot ladder safety could best be promulgated to avoid repeating common accidents or near misses.

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) upcoming amendments to SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 23, represent a significant step forward in enhancing the safety of pilot ladder operations.