The pilot’s safety is the crew’s responsibility!
On board, every little thing matters: the correct installation of the ladder, serviceable rails, sufficient height of the fastening and the absence of obstacles – all this guarantees safety during the boarding and disembarking of the pilot. Responsibilities of the responsible officer:1️⃣ Know the rules for installing the ladder.2️⃣ Establish communication with the bridge.3️⃣ Monitor […]
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Panama President Announces Development of Panama Canal Gas Pipeline
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino, who is visiting Japan, has announced the start of the construction of an LNG gas pipeline The canal administration notes that the initiative will improve the region’s energy security, attract new investments and diversify cargo transportation routes. In addition, the project is seen as a step towards modernizing the Panama […]
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New SOLAS V/23 pilot lifting requirements
The UK Maritime Pilots Association (UKMPA) has released guidance and a poster on the changes to SOLAS Regulation V/23 adopted at IMO MSC 110 🔘 Updated pilot ladder standards and securing rules🔘 Changes aim to improve safety and establish uniform requirements Transitional implementation dates:🖤 New installations – from 1 January 2028🖤 Existing installations on SOLAS […]
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France is preparing for a major aviation strike
The largest air traffic controllers’ union in France, SNCTA, has announced a 24-hour strike. It will take place from September 18 to 19 and could cause serious disruptions to air traffic throughout Europe Reasons for the protest:🟦 demand for wage indexation taking into account inflation,🟦 dissatisfaction with the work of the General Directorate of Civil […]
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Accommodation Ladder Fall — an Incident Without Casualties, but with a Lesson
In one of the ports, an accommodation ladder broke and fell onto the pier. The reason was a cable break when the ladder was being pulled out of a fixed position No one was hurt, the terminal was not damaged, no complaints were received ❗️But such cases are a direct signal: do not neglect checks […]
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