This guide has a wealth of information about fatigue and how pilots can effectively manage it. The publication was prepared by Rhodes and Associates Inc. for the Marine Safety Directorate and Transportation Development Centre of Transport Canada. However, the valuable insights and tips are relevant to maritime pilotage everywhere. (3.1 MiB, PDF, 51 pages)
Was it diminished attention that caused a pilot to fall from the pilot ladder whilst disembarking from the Golden Concord on 4 July 2013? Find out in this final investigation report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau. The report was made available by the ATSB under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia licence. ( 1.5 MiB, PDF, 23 pages)
This short guide from the New Zealand Maritime Pilots Association has plenty of sound advice on health and safety that is applicable to all maritime pilots. (584 KiB, PDF, 22 pages)
Published in 1918, this illustrated book contains a trove of information about nautical knots. The author, A.F. Aldridge, notes in his Preface: “The study of knots is always fascinating. To twist ropes so that they will hold and not break is an art that comes natural to the sailor and the amateur will watch him in wonder as he does his work.” (10.5 MiB, PDF, 163 pages)
This short article from the Standard Club highlights some pilotage issues faced by both pilots and ship masters and officers. It includes lessons learned from two case studies and notes on navigating in South American/African rivers, anchoring in congested anchorages, and fish farms. (1.1 MiB, PDF, 2 pages)
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