A containership collided with a Pilot boat inside taipei harbour

off Taipei, bit choppy seas

Charleston Harbor pilots play crucial role in safely navigating ships to port

Pilot transfer operations always involve risk, even when conditions are favorable. Learn the essential safety procedures involved in this operation.
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We do not put videos of accidents on our website out of voyeurism. We would like to point out that the work of a pilot is always dangerous, especially when embarking and disembarking!
These incidents should be a warning. It can hit anyone out of carelessness.
Dear pilots, please always be mindful and always think of your safety!

This article was originally published on Baird Maritime (link below)
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