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.
Video Pilot Boarding at Sea near San Francisco
published on 26 May 2020
Video From EVER GOVERN to STEN FJELL via Pilot Vessel PROCYON
published on 29 September 2020
Video AIS Personal Emergency Transmitter can be easy fitted into your automatic lifejacket
published on 10 September 2020
Article Scary 30m (98.4ft) Wave Off Irelands West Coast Yesterday
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 29 October 2020
Article Pilot fell into water in Keelung Port, Taiwan. Ship’s responsible.
published on 7 November 2022
Video A View From The Bridge with Ivana Maria Carrioni-Burnett
published on 13 May 2025
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Article New ProZero P-Top Model Launched
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 30 April 2020
Tuco Marine Group has added the new 9,3-meter P-top design to the ProZero series.. The low-weight, semi-open design results in a faster workboat that has a larger operational range and extended working time on sea. The P-top features a protective P-top console solution and flexible seating arrangements which can accommodate up to 12 passengers or a full deck cargo.