Ship Pilot Boarding Ship near San Francisco

At the end of the disembarking procedure, the pilot jumps on ropes onto the pilot boat. Is this often seen practice safe? Can the pilot resolve the situation better?

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Inbound San Juan harbor new pilot boat build by Safehaven marine

Pilot Boarding on PCC Vessel

At the A&R shipyard in Germany, the successful principle of SWATH boats was further developed in 2013: The SWASH principle allows sea-going, smaller and more economical boats.

Where is it? Maybe Ramsgate?

Bahamas Maritime Pilot's Association (BMPA) presentation at IMPA 2014.