This is a valuable reference material for maritime professionals, writers and academics. It was produced by the U.S. Department of Transporation, which points out that “the terms in this glossary have been carefully selected from the myriad of terms one can encounter in the shipping business.” (1.2 MiB, PDF, 106 pages)
“The result of America’s lack of a maritime psyche,” declares the author, Christopher J. McMahon, “means the nation as a whole does not comprehend the value and need for U.S.-flag shipping.” McMahon delves into the decline of the U.S. merchant marine, the impact of the Jones Law, and the importance of a US-flag fleet. This article was originally published in the Naval War College Review, Volume 69, Number 1 Winter. (421.9 KiB, PDF, 24 pages)
This pamphlet from the Swedish Club about Heavy Weather is useful reading for mariners. Maritime pilots may also find it interesting and helpful in increasing their understanding of the subject. The topics include cargo and hull damage in heavy weather, parametric roll, and preventive measures. (8.6 MiB, PDF, 22 pages)
This report from the International Group of P&I Clubs (IGP&I) is a big eye-opener. In the 20-year period covered, there were 1,046 incidents recorded that resulted in liabilities in excess of US$1.82bn. Although the figure is very small compared with the total number pilotage acts undertaken each year, the report notes that “the yearly average of 52 incidents equates to one incident per week, and the average value per incident is approximately US$1.74m.” (9.4 MiB, PDF, 43 pages)
Is it okay for harbour pilots to wear rucksacks or other bags when using the ladder? Kevin Vallance, a pilot, tackles this question in this article from the Spring 2020 edition of ‘The Pilot’, the magazine of the United Kingdom Pilots’ Association. (1.8 MiB, PDF, 2 pages)
