Tag: pilots

Following the grounding of one of its pilot transfer launches, a pilotage services provider developed additional operational guidance.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued an investigation report into an incident where the pilot launch Corsair ran aground.

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.

International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) in collaboration with its partners, the Canadian National Centre of Expertise on Maritime Pilotage (NCEMP) and the Canadian Coast Guard is rigorously exploring remote pilotage to ground-truth its feasibility, readiness, and impacts on safe navigation practices and systems.

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.

The International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) is collaborating with the Canadian National Centre of Expertise on Maritime Pilotage (NCEMP) and the Canadian Coast Guard to assess the feasibility, readiness, and impact of remote pilotage.

Pilbara Ports has issued a safety bulletin to suggest best practices for vessels equipped with Engine Power Limiters, to ensure safe and smooth operations at the Ports.

The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP), on behalf of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), has successfully prosecuted a ship’s master and shipping company, following a serious accident involving a ship’s pilot in 2023. 

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.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands Maritime Administrator has been notified of a marine casualty which occurred aboard an RMI-registered ship and issued marine notice to highlight lessons learned for correct pilot ladder and embarkation ladder markings.