Article The challenges of remote pilotage simulated in Rauma
published on 7 October 2021
Article 1,000 ways to secure a Pilot Ladder
by Arie Palmers, Netherlands - published on 10 January 2020
Article IHO Nautical Information Provision Work Group endorses Guide for Nautical Data 2.1
by IHMA - International Harbour Masters Association Secretary IHMA - published on 30 January 2025
Video Promo Video - Shallow Water Effects - Maritime/ Marine/ Shipping Safety Training Video.
published on 17 June 2021
Video Cadet Doyle boarding his ship from the pilot boat
published on 19 January 2022
Article Vacancy: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 11 July 2020
Article NTSB investigation: Higher speed contributes to contact of tow with bridge
published on 14 December 2020
NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of tow William C with a Rock Island railroad bridge protection cell, on Des Plaines River, in January 2020. The investigation established that high speed prevented the pilot to correct the tow’s position after completing the transit through the previous bridge.
Video BMPA Presentation at IMPA 2014
published on 4 July 2019
Video Suggestions to improve Pilot Ladder Safety
published on 28 June 2021
Ideas from Nasir Khan, Port Pilot: "I would like to suggest that we try an experiment and make some modifications that will result in a better grip on the handrails of the ship's ladder and on the pilot ladder steps. Let's talk about it!" Modifications: Ships Ladder Handrails & Width of the Pilot Ladder steps. "I analyze the subject of fallen Pilots are two main reasons: -Pilot's hands are losing their grip at the ship's handrails. At transfer point mostly pilots lose their grip on Ships...