Article IHMA Congress 2020 goes virtual
published on 20 August 2020
With the theme, "The Next Wave – Navigating Towards the Digital Future, the 12th biennial Congress will be delivered virtually from 5 - 10 October, 2020.
The Congress remains the key forum for IHMA members and the global ports sector to collaborate, network, share information, and provide updates on the latest industry technology and solutions.
Article IMPA Congress postponed to May 2021
published on 10 August 2020
As a result of the extraordinary situation resulting from the global Covid-19 outbreak and, in particular, the various public health measures and travel restrictions implemented by many jurisdictions around the world to fight propagation of the virus, IMPA has decided to postpone its biennial Congress in Cancun to 23 to 29 Mayr 2021.
Article Sea Pilots From 24 Nations at EMPA General Meeting In Antwerp
published on 9 May 2022
Article Bahamas imposes compulsory maritime pilot rule for all vessels
published on 30 September 2025
Article Increased Occurrence of Extreme Waves in the German North Sea
by Frank Diegel - published on 28 February 2025
Article New Pilot Boat for Northeast Marine Pilots (USA) by Safehaven Marine
by Frank Kowalski - published on 10 June 2024
Article Marine-Pilots.com celebrates its second birthday today
by Frank Diegel - published on 14 October 2021
Article Sandy Hook pilot Dennis Sherwood has died after falling during embarking
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 30 December 2019
Video Bulk Carrier sailing from Liverpool Docks stern-first
published on 17 July 2020
Article #dangerousladders - Using social media to improve pilot transfer safety.
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 12 December 2019
It remains a sad fact that accidents and near misses continue to occur during pilot transfers with frightening regularity. Most of these fortunately do not result in injury, and a surprisingly high number of them are not even recognised for what they are.
Surveys into pilot ladder safety consistently reveal that unacceptably high numbers of pilot transfer arrangements are not compliant with the regulations.