Pilotage in a strong current

This is how a ship Pilot boarding a vessel in calm seas.

New guidance for PBAs with trapdoors. Released 4.11.2020 at NZMPA Conference in Dunedin, NZ. Distinct difference to suggestions in many other countries, is that we challenge operators who have the ladder suspended from the accommodation ladder (gangway) and not secured to the ship. SOLAS states that pilot ladder shall be secured to the ship, and securing strongpoints, shackles and ropes shall be as strong as the sideropes.

Video showing marine pilot navigating a cargo ship from Plan du Port

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Occurrence Brief from the ATSB (Australia)