The difference between Gross Tonnage and Net Tonnage

Another worthful video by Knud Benedict, Germany

The Master and pilot are dependant on each other for a safe and successful beginning or end of a voyage. They are both operating in a foreign environment.

The Varna Pilot Station in Bulgaria has chosen Seably, the global online marketplace for bespoke maritime learning, to become the first pilot station to use the digital platform for its training.

This video is an extract of some elements from lectures by Knud Benedict on "Simulation" as part of the seminars provided by the IALA World Wide Academy on the use of the "IALA Toolbox for Port & Waterway Risk Management".

Tips by Captain Kris.
kris@mes.de
krisdedecker

Maritime Pilot , Istanbul Strait , Turkish Straits , www.turkishpilots.org.tr

Pilot recruitment has traditionally been based on seniority, and extensive sea experience. However, a more modern approach, hiring younger, motivated candidates with structured training, offers an alternative path with compelling advantages.

Editors note: There was a reason why this idea of a kind of ladder-elevator did not become accepted!

Topic: Technical or human error?
Ed Verbeek already published this interesting article about the proportion of human to technical errors on LinkedIn last week.