Tag: pilots

The role of the pilot in mitigating the potential economic and environmental risk from today's large vessels is one of the most important in maritime safety. In recognition of this, the ICS has embarked upon its first comprehensive survey of pilotage, towing and mooring services provided in ports and terminals around the world.

USCG has issued a safety alert to address the safe navigation of vessels with auto-pilot engaged. Over-reliance on these systems can allow an operator to perform minor pilot house tasks and gain different navigational viewpoints. This inattentiveness to the vessel’s navigation has led to marine casualties.

The Standard P&I Club has issued a pilotage bulletin to review the main features of pilotage in key maritime jurisdictions.Under English law, Section 742 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1894 has defined a pilot as “any person not belonging to a ship who has the conduct thereof”.

A joint study by UK P&I Club and Solis Marine Consultants found ‘human error’ and the breakdown of communications on the bridge is a major contributing factor in claims and advises that communication and team work vital during pilot operations.

The Marine Accident Investigators International Forum (MAIIF) in conjunction with the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) have recently published a new poster designed to highlight the importance of sharing information during pilotage.

The UK P&I Club has issued the second of a series on current risk topics with a focus on Master Pilot Exchange highlighting that good communication and team work are vital during pilot operations.

BV has issues the first ISPO certification for the Port of Cork which covers the Pilotage services and Vessel Traffic Management System.

North P&I Club publishes new guidance on maritime pilotage

DMA announced apply for authorisation to perform transit pilotage

Safe navigation in the vicinity of designated pilot embarkation / disembarkation areas