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 Snakes or Ladders
by Ewan Rattray, UK - published on 12 March 2021
Video Pilot boarding ship - ice bound harbour.
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Video Delaware River Pilot Boat Transfers Pilot to Moving Ship
published on 28 May 2022
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published on 22 July 2022
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