Opinion 1000 cruise ships around… Are their pilot transfer arrangements safe?
by Arie Palmers - published on 8 June 2022
Video Pilot boarding in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Pilot Boat "Minge"
published on 25 September 2022
Video Dutch Pilot Disembarking & Embarking
published on 14 April 2025
Article The BMA introduces inspection campaign for pilot transfer arrangements
published on 23 July 2021
Article NHV Group Wins Contract Extension With Dutch Maritime Pilots’ Association
published on 18 March 2024
Video A Pilot Underway To Work
published on 28 February 2020
It’s not always calm seas, helicopters and fast speedboats. In the third weekend storm this year, the pilot embarks MV VERA D by fast launch craft of the Pilot Station Vessel PROCYON. It takes professional teamwork by Pilotboat crew, the ship VERA D and VTS to board these ships in the harshest conditions in a violent Northsea. Well done and thanks to all players involved!
Article Southern Ports Pilots Gaining Its ISPO Accreditation
published on 21 December 2021
Video CMA CGM MISSOURI 300m Container Ship grounded in Suez Canal
published on 14 October 2020
Container ship CMA CGM MISSOURI ran aground in Suez Canal while transiting in southern direction, at around 0930 UTC Oct 14. As of 1745 UTC, probably refloated or moved, several Suez Canal tugs attending. Traffic probably suspended, but it’s not confirmed. No information on what caused grounding.
Container ship CMA CGM MISSOURI, IMO 9679919, dwt 115600, capacity 9448 TEU, built 2016, flag Liberia.