Tag: Pilot Transfer Arrangements

In an exclusive interview with Australasian Marine Pilots Institute (AMPI) President, Capt. Josephine Clark, we explore urgent areas for improvement in pilot transfer arrangements, as well as broader issues facing the maritime sector, including ways to enhance crew welfare and promote greater inclusivity and diversity.

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. 

CHIRP Maritime draws lessons learned from an incident where poor communication, incomplete securing of deck areas, and a failure to fully implement heavy weather procedures led to deaths of two seafarers. 

Danelec and DanPilot have partnered up to unveil a test program for the world's first data-driven remote pilotage. 

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. 

St Kitts & Nevis International Ship Registry (SKAN) has announced a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on pilot ladder transfer and boarding arrangements.

As part of their Good Catch series, American P&I Club presents an incident where a pilot sustained serious injuries due to unsafe accommodation ladder practices. 

CHIRP Maritime draws lessons from a report of a condemned pilot ladder with loose steps, highlighting design flaws, regulatory requirements, and the urgent need for standardized, safer securing methods and crew training.

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.