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we require the deckhand to test the securing and integrity of the pilot ladder before the pilot commenced his disembarkation - in this case the vessel had limited descent as using the gunport door as is accepted practice for pax vessels
Video Kittiwake Mersey Pilot
published on 22 December 2021
Video Pilot change
published on 25 October 2020
Video Pilot On-board | YM- WELLBEING |
published on 26 June 2021
Pilot on-board on ship | YM- WELLBEING | Fleet Ship Mangement (ISM MANAGER) Catalina Shipping SA (Registred Owner) YM WELLBEING (IMO: 9820908) is a Container Ship that was built in 2018 (3 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Panama. It’s carrying capacity is 14000 TEU and her current draught is reported to be 11.4 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 366.44 meters and her width is 51.34 meters. Please like , share , subscribe & support my channel | Sea Soul | 🤗 #marchantnavy...
Article Flinders Ports tightens rules regarding pilot ladders from 01.01.2022
published on 27 November 2021
Video Pilot boat operation off the coast of Nassau, Bahamas
published on 12 November 2026
Watching the precision pilot boat operation off the coast of Nassau, Bahamas! 🇧🇸🚢 Harbor pilots are licensed local navigation experts who board incoming and outgoing ships to guide captains and crews safely through tight port channels, shallow reefs, and heavy traffic. Once our cruise ship reached open water past Nassau Harbor, the pilot boat pulled directly alongside the moving ship so the harbor pilot could safely step across the ladder onto the pilot vessel—a routine, highly...