Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) and other individual MOB devices have been available for some years now and have evolved to incorporate a variety of different alerting methods and combinations. However, usage of these additional enhancements within UK Pilotage is still in its infancy.

SeaSafe - Marine pilot falling off a ships ladder with his integrated life jacket coat

"Rope Ladders" by PTR Holland

Boat to boat Pilot transfer, to the Pilot Vessel Golden Gate, under the Golden Gate Bridge.

The pilot leaps to his boat accompanied by claps and exclamations of; "Bravo!".

Ship Pilot boarding #sea #ship #Shipboarding #Pilot

Watch the Maritime pilot disembark Ocean Liner, Queen Mary 2

Official Video by MAERSK:" In the past two years we have made boarding safer for maritime pilots on more than 100 ships."

got bored waiting around in the anchorage! gotta love jet boat maneuverability! 360's for days
#pilotboattexas #GaltexPilots #harborpilots #gladdinghearn #rayhuntdesign #hamiltonjet #cumminspowered

Following a surf riding and broaching incident and subsequent collision by an experienced vessel operator, QinetiQ have been undertaking extensive investigations into the risk mitigation and safety management of pilotage operations. This presentation looks to discuss the risks presented during pilotage services, and provide a critical review of vessel design and service delivery approaches to understand the potential risk mitigations and management of pilot boat safety.