Pilot Boarding A Vessel Via Ship's Crane

Boarding a vessel at sea can be dangerous. By following simple rules, it can be done safely. This safety video shows you how to leave the launch boat and climb the ladder when boarding vessels at sea safely as well as boarding preparations, safety precautions and boarding under special conditions. The 3 types of boarding arrangements for pilot are also explained. Watch with sound on. Transfers are normally safe when everyone takes all the precautions. If you think it is unsafe, remember to...

This is a video I had captured off U.S Coast from a merchant vessel as the Pilot was transferred from our Ship to Shore via Helicopter.
All recordings were done using N8 (unbelievable clarity!)

Official Video by MAERSK:" In the past two years we have made boarding safer for maritime pilots on more than 100 ships."

Clear statements from Fremantle Pilots and Fremantle Ports to ensure the safety of pilot transfers.

The pilots make docking mega-ships look easy despite the meteorological disturbance.
Great pictures from Morocco

Footage from Germany, Bremerhaven