Tag: pilots

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 a trainee pilot fell into the water while boarding a fully loaded tanker using an unsecured bulwark ladder instead of a standard pilot ladder. 

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

ATSB issued an interim report regarding the events leading up to the collision involving Maersk Shekou and STS Leeuwin II.

During the 2025 SAFETY4SEA Limassol Forum, Capt. VS Parani, Vice President – Marine at Tufton Asset Management, emphasized the need to enhance passage planning through better visualization and a shared understanding.

The Marine Safety Forum (MSF) has issued a safety alert regarding the safe boarding arrangements for marine pilots.

On 18 March LNG tanker SM Kestrel collided with the anchored bulk carrier Diamond Star II in the western anchorage of the Bay of Gibraltar.

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.