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Opinion by Nasir Khan: Pilot transfer by tug boat is unsafe

by Nasir Khan - published on 11 May 2022 - 132 -

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Pilot transferring is unsafe and dangerous by Harbor Tug Boat from or to the ship.
I analyzed and observed at many ports, Pilots using Harbor Tug Boat for transferring.
Where Tug boats decks are not specially designed for the Pilot transferring.
This is difficult for the Pilot during Embarkation and specially Disembarkation.

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Experienced of Harbour Pilot at Aramco Oil Terminal & SPM. 26 Years Experienced at Sea Service. Sailed on world largest Bulk vessels VLOC. STS experienced & Bunkering. active marine pilot

I Marine Pilot have experienced at Aramco Oil Terminal, SPM. Marine officer UK certificate holder UK. Marine Pilotage certificate holder. STS experienced & Bunkering . Sailed on world largest Bulk vessels VLOC. 26 Years Experienced at Sea Service.

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Nasir Khan Saudi Arabia

on 18 May 2022, 11:25 UTC

Thanks Sir Mr. Frank for being supportive.

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