Video Pilot boarding with pilot boat "Spindletop"
published on 10 May 2021
Article #dangerousladders - Using social media to improve pilot transfer safety.
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 12 December 2019
It remains a sad fact that accidents and near misses continue to occur during pilot transfers with frightening regularity. Most of these fortunately do not result in injury, and a surprisingly high number of them are not even recognised for what they are.
Surveys into pilot ladder safety consistently reveal that unacceptably high numbers of pilot transfer arrangements are not compliant with the regulations.
Opinion "A Pilot Ladder has its Price!" - Statement of Joris J. Stuip (PTR Holland)
by PTR Holland® B.V. - published on 10 February 2020
Video Galveston Pilots boarding Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas
published on 8 November 2022
Video Cagliarie Ferry Pilot Transfer
published on 6 June 2023
Opinion A few words about pilot safety and Merry Christmas
by Frank Diegel - published on 23 December 2021
Video Self-righting test and arrival of Pilot Boat "Hirondelle de la Manche" (2017)
published on 20 September 2021
Article Japanese pilot dies in an accident on duty
published on 5 May 2023
Video Sea trials of the Interceptor 48 Pilot 'Belgrano' by Safehaven Marine.
published on 2 December 2020
Video Montrose Port Authority Pilot Boat Arrival
published on 29 December 2022
Montrose Port Authority's new pilot boat was welcomed by water cannons as it arrived at its new home at the port of Montrose on Thursday 22nd December, making its journey from Ireland where the boat was constructed.
Read more about the pilot boat arrival on the Montrose Port Authority website: https://montroseport.co.uk/2022/12/23/pilot-boat-new/