Handling a mid size container ship

The world watched as the grounding of the Ever Given in the Suez Canal played out. In a 2-part Quadcast Shipping Special, the "Quadcast" reviews the consequences and legal implications of a major maritime incident of this type.

The international pilots association Impa is sounding the alarm about unsafe pilot ladders. According to the pilots, a worldwide survey has shown that access to the ship via the pilot's ladder often does not comply with the regulations.

Interesing film about the work of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority (Canada).

Maneuvering ship at Singapore arrive, pick up the pilot and alongside, cargo operation, and then departure.

Pilot boat going back to Amber Cove

The Indian Register of Shipping has published a Technical Circular on pilot boarding arrangements this week. Here you can download and read the document.

Here is the latest version of the professional handbuch of "pilot Ladder Safety" for the rigging and the use of pilot ladders by Herman Broers from July 2021.

Cateamaran boat approaches for pilot boarding