Tag: IMPA Safety Campaign

The latest International Maritime Pilots Association (IMPA) Safety Campaign on pilot ladders observes persistent high rate of non-compliance in light of amendments in SOLAS requirements for pilot transfer arrangements. 

In view of the 2024 IMPA Safety Campaign and Survey, IMPA and CHIRP Maritime collaborated on a video which acts as a quick guide in recognizing non-compliant pilot transfer arrangements. 

The latest IMPA Safety Campaign on pilot ladders raises awareness of the need for pilot transfer arrangements to be procured, inspected, maintained and rigged in compliance with SOLAS regulation V/23, taking complete account of the ISO 799 standards. IMPA highlights that Pilot ladders remain the leading source of non-compliant observations.

Matthew Williams, Secretary General of the International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA), offers insights into recent updates and regulatory changes related to maritime pilotage, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to mitigate risks.

Latest IMPA Safety Campaign on pilot ladders raises awareness of the need for pilot transfer arrangements to be procured, inspected, maintained and rigged in compliance with SOLAS regulation V/23, taking complete account of the ISO 799 standards. IMPA highlights the need to secure pilot ladders at intermediate length and conduct mandatory training, inspection and maintenance.

This year's IMPA Safety Campaign on pilot ladders highlights that still a lot of work is required as the requirements of SOLAS regulation V/23 (Pilot transfer arrangements), its associated IMO Assembly resolutions, and the ISO 799 series standards are considered as the minimum requirement and not an aspirational target, IMPA stressed.