Video Pilot Boarding in South Korea
published on 11 September 2021
Article Crowley Completes First U.S. Design for Fully Electric Tug
published on 21 April 2021
Article Get the IMPA Safety Campaign App
by IMPA - International Maritime Pilots’ Association - published on 30 September 2022
Video Pilot Fabio Fontes in action - 04/03/2023
published on 8 May 2023
Article China wants to change pilot ladder regulations
published on 3 May 2022
Video The most dangerous job ? | Maritime pilot | Episode 2 [Arie Palmers]
published on 20 September 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Arie Palmers, a maritime pilot with over 16 years of experience. Arie provides an in-depth overview of the safety and challenges faced daily by maritime pilots. Check out Arie’s LinkedIn profile for access to the "Weekly Ladder Misery", where you’ll find golden insights into the safe practices that maritime pilots should follow. We’ll cover crucial topics such as: 1️⃣ Challenges and dangers of being a maritime pilot 2️⃣ Understanding good practices for...
Article IMPA received the 2022 SAFETY4SEA Initiative Award
published on 20 October 2022
Video TV Short Documentary on San Diego Harbor Pilots and Old Pilot Boat
published on 14 May 2025
Opinion New guidance for PBAs with trapdoors. Released 4.11.2020 by NZMPA
by New Zealand Maritime Pilot's Association - published on 6 November 2020
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.