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Pilot rejects unsafe pilot ladder in Izmir, Turkey

published on 18 May 2022 - 1229 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Chef Gee The Traveller". Originally published on 2022-04-16.

A pilot in ship is required everytime the mechant vessel will be going alongside in everyport.

Editors note:
As a rule, every pilot has the right to refuse an unsafe ladder. Safety first! A brave pilot is not the one who uses an unsafe ladder, but the one who, in case of doubt, asks for a different ladder or a different setting.
Unfortunately, too many pilots climb a dubious ladder when in doubt.

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René Hartung Lotsenbrüderschaft NOK II Kiel / Lübeck / Flensburg, Germany

on 19 May 2022, 08:29 UTC

No officer at the pilot ladder - not even think about starting to climb. So much ignorance should bot be rewarded

Master Mariner of the Seas. Unlimited license.MOT Israel. Marine&Docking Pilot. Simon Hadar Israel

on 18 May 2022, 14:31 UTC

Definitely! The Pilot has the right to protect his life by refusing to climb unsafe ladder. And few more questions,
Where is the officer who should wait for the Pilot near the ladder with comm. to Bridge? Where is the life ring ?

Master Mariner of the Seas. Unlimited license.MOT Israel. Marine&Docking Pilot. Simon Hadar Israel

on 18 May 2022, 14:31 UTC

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