Article Sandy Hook Pilot Timothy M. Murray lost his life while boarding a ship (08/05/2020)
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 6 August 2020
On August 5, 2020 at approximately 10:30 pm, Sandy Hook Pilot Captain Timothy M. Murray was involved in an incident while boarding a tanker vessel inbound to the Port of New York & New Jersey. He sustained injuries after falling from a pilot ladder and was evacuated to a local hospital where his injuries proved to be fatal.
Article US Coast Guard recalls compliance with pilot transfer agreements
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 27 October 2020
Article Dutch Safety Board: Stricter instructions for transfer of pilots
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 12 August 2024
Article Amended Hong Kong-Shenzhen pilot rules
published on 7 June 2022
Article Pilots: deaths from unsafe pilot ladders and incompetent crew
published on 22 December 2021
Video Dynamic failure of pilot boats: Risk mitigation & management
published on 12 December 2020
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.