Tag: pilots

Houston Pilots have issued an alert to inform vessels to override their engine or shaft power limiters prior arrival at the Houston Ship Channel. As part of their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, some vessel operators have installed (or modified existing) engine power or shaft power limiters. However, in some cases, these limiters may reduce vessel maneuverability in a confined channel to an unacceptable level.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) published its investigation report about fatal fall from the pilot ladder of Formosabulk Clement.

In its annual report, UK MAIB referred to pilot ladder incidents and accidents and to the actions that can prevent these accidents. 

According to the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA), despite the success of the Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) for pilot transfer arrangements, the recent tragic death of a marine pilot in the Humber Estuary highlights that there is still more to be done.

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has confirmed the successful prosecution of a master and a vessel company in Western Australia’s Perth Magistrates Court on May 23, 2023.

As the Nautical Institute reports, during a regular crew inspection of lifesaving and other equipment it was found that both pilot ladders had sustained damage on the side and on the top part of the manilla side ropes.

RightShip presents four different case studies to highlight an alarming trend has emerged from incident & inspection data over the last two years with regards to ladders and pilot transfer arrangements.

The Japan Coast Guard is investigating the death of a marine pilot, during a pilot transfer to a cruise ship off the port of Nagasaki on 5th May. 

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an investigation report regarding contact of Miss Mollye D Tow with Route 182 Bridge on December  2021 to highlight that the vessel’s pilot never reported it to authorities.

The Hamburg Port Authority has launched new video to demonstrate the importance of maritime pilots and how they get to the vessels quickly.