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2023-03-06Knots, a Study of Marlinespike Seamanship Which Embraces Bends, Hitches, Ties, Fastenings and Splices and Their Practical ApplicationPublished 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)1 file(s) 25 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-07-20Pilotage Issues (article)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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2022-07-01Planning and Execution of Blind Pilotage and AnchorageThis is a concise guide for pilots on navigating a ship through restricted waters with low visibility. It was prepared by Sivriu Georgiana and Georgescu Stefan of the Constanta Maritime University of Romania. The PDF file is from the CMU website (https://cmu-edu.eu/) and is for educational and non-commercial use. (435.9 KiB, PDF, 6 pages) See also 'Execution of Maritime Pilotage'
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2022-07-01Execution of Maritime PilotageThis short paper provides essential information for pilots on the limits within which the ship may be navigated in safety. It was co-authored by Georgescu Stefan, Sivriu Georgiana and Acomi Nicoleta of the prestigious Constanta Maritime University of Romania. Their concisely written article was published in Constanta Maritime University Annals (Year XI, Vol.14). The PDF file is from the CMU website (https://cmu-edu.eu/) and is for educational and non-commercial use only. (382.4 KiB, PDF, 4 pages)1 file(s) 119 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-04-19Fall from the pilot ladder on the bulk carrier Atlantic Princess (safety report)On 3rd July 2013, a company representative was boarding the bulk carrier Atlantic Princess via the ship’s pilot ladder as it lay at anchor off Whyalla, South Australia. The man fell and landed on the deck of the pilot launch below. This report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) examines the safety issues involved and actions taken to address them. The ATSB has provided the document, which is copyrighted to the Commonwealth of Australia, under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia licence. (1.8 MiB, PDF, 24 pages)1 file(s) 69 downloadsCategory: Marine Safety & Accidents, Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-04-05Shipping Industry Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements, Third EditionThis guidance, published in January 2022, was produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) in collaboration with industry partners. It is intended to remind seafarers and companies of the vital importance of adhering to established rules and procedures on safe boarding arrangements for pilots. (768 KiB, PDF, 8 pages)1 file(s) 78 downloadsCategory: Marine Safety & Accidents, Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-04-01Pilot Ladder Safety (set of colour posters)This is a collection in a single file of five printable posters: 1) Poor ladder condition; 2) Retrieval lines; 3) Combination ladder arrangements; 4) Securing pilot ladders at intermediate length; and 5) The cutting edge. It is courtesy of Maritimecyprus.com with colour photos and data from The American Club. (622 KiB, PDF, 10 pages)1 file(s) 25 downloadsCategory: Marine Safety & Accidents, Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-03-29The work practices of marine pilots: a reviewThis Australian study identifies the risk factors for pilots arising from long working hours, the uncertainty of pilotage work, and commercial pressures, amongst other things. Although the research covered pilots in the Queensland/Great Reefs area, the insights should be useful to pilots and pilotage authorities in general. The document has been made available by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence. (352 KiB, PDF, 44 pages)1 file(s) 86 downloadsCategory: Marine Safety & Accidents, Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-03-25Pilot Ladder Safety by Herman Broers (illustrated article)'Pilot Ladder Safety' fills a big gap in the existing literature on the subject. As the author, an experienced pilot, notes in the Foreword: "I discovered there are many things a captain, an officer, or even a bosun, AB or OS has to keep in mind when rigging the ladder. The usability of the documentation in place regarding this matter is not very good. What can be found online are tales of colleagues showing the accidents, the mishaps and the errors they see on a daily basis." (15.5 MiB, PDF, 48 pages)
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2022-03-14International Best Practices for Maritime PilotageThe UK P&I Club says these recommended best practices "are for the guidance of masters, their supporting personnel and pilots in laying down the minimum standards to be expected of the pilotage service given on board ships in pilotage waters worldwide and aims to clarify the roles of the master and the pilot and the working relationship between them." The original Word file was converted to PDF by Marine Café Blog with the name "UK P&I Club" added to identify the source. (76.2 KiB, PDF, 6 pages)1 file(s) 152 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-03-10IMPA Guidance on the Master – Pilot Exchange (MPX)This pamphlet from the London-based International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA) reminds pilots of the importance of proper coordination between master and pilot. Says the short intro: "Each Pilotage assignment should begin with an exchange of information between the master and the pilot. This exchange is a prelude to a successful passage under pilotage and is a key component of effective BRM during the passage." (888.4 KiB, PDF, 8 pages)1 file(s) 203 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-03-05The Embarkation & Disembarkation of Pilots Code of Safe PracticeThe transfer of a pilot between pilot boat and ship presents significant risks that need to be carefully managed. The Code gives guidance to improve the control of these risks. This version of the Code has been prepared jointly by the United Kingdom Maritime Pilots Association (UKMPA) Technical and Training Committee, the UK Harbour Masters’ Association (UKHMA), Port Skills and Safety and the BPA/UKMPG Marine Pilotage Working Group. (498.5 KiB, PDF, 19 pages)1 file(s) 170 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-03-03To Wear Or Not to Wear (article about pilot gear)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)1 file(s) 111 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and Training, ShippingDownload |
2022-02-23NTSB Accident Report on Sinking of US Cargo Vessel SS El Faro on 1 October 2015The 2017 Accident Report from the US National Transport Safety Board provides a detailed analysis of the 2015 El Faro disaster which killed the ship's entire crew of 33. The NTSB came up with 59 findings. Amongst them: "The captain’s decision to depart Jacksonville was reasonable considering the availability of options to avoid Tropical Storm/Hurricane Joaquin." This is a valuable reference for maritime safety professionals, researchers and nautical students. (9.9 MiB, PDF, 299 pages)1 file(s) 5 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and Training, Seafaring and ManningDownload |
2022-01-30List of EMSA STCW-related inspections in non-EU countries, 2005–2021This is a chronological list of inspections conducted by the European Maritime Safe Agency (EMSA) in non-EU countries that supply seafarers to EU-flag vessels. It covers the period 2005–2021. The inspections are done on behalf of the European Commission to ensure full compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW). (139.6 KiB, PDF, 5 pages)1 file(s) 16 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-01-09Pilotage by Captain Michael R. Watson (magazine article)This short article is like a demitasse that provides a good overview and flavour of American pilotage. It was written by Captain Michael R. Watson, then president of the American Pilots Associaton (APA), and published in the US Coast Guard magazine 'Proceedings' (Spring 2011 edition). This file is courtesy of the APA. (290 KiB, PDF, 3 pages)1 file(s) 195 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2021-10-23Habit by William James (a paper on the principles of habit)'Habit' is a treatise written by renowned American philosopher and psychologist William James. Published in 1914, it is useful reading for today's maritime educators, safety experts and others interested in marine accident prevention. James' paper, which was digitised by the Internet Archive, is courtesy of the University of Toronto in Canada. (1.9 MiB, PDF, 70 pages) Read the Marine Café Blog article about the relevance of William James' principles of habit to maritime safety training: The force of habit and the culture of maritime safety1 file(s) 60 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2021-08-30Bow Mariner disaster: Final investigation report of the United States Coast GuardThe USCG 2005 investigation report is very interesting as it describes the shipboard culture on the chemical tanker Bow Mariner, which exploded and sank on 28th February 2004 in the Atlantic Ocean. The USCG could not determine if this culture contributed to the accident, but its findings are eye-popping. It noted that there was "a lack of cohesiveness between the three Greek officers and the Filipino crew"; that the Filipino officers "did not eat in the officers' mess and were given only menial tasking"; and that several survivors reported that the Greeks "treated them with disrespect and were constantly threatening them with being fired." Able Seaman Ronquillo stated that orders from the Greeks were like 'words from God.’ (2.6 MiB, PDF, 56 pages)1 file(s) 75 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and Training, Seafaring and ManningDownload |
2022-10-20Maritime School Assessment Program (MSAP) 2013 resultsThis document is from 2013, but it still provides a good perspective on the state of Philippine maritime education. The statistics include the number of 2nd year cadets who passed the 2013 MSAP written exams and school rankings based on the exam results. (341.3 KiB, PDF, 6 pages)1 file(s) 39 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2022-02-25Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Dictionary, UnabridgedThis dictionary written by American maritime author and educator Captain Howard Patterson (1856-1916) can be rightly called a gem of nautical literature. First published in 1891, it contains at least 5,000 nautical terms and hundreds of engravings. (21.6 MiB, PDF, 391 pages)1 file(s) 800 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and Training, Maritime History and CultureDownload |
2020-09-30List of accredited Philippine maritime schools (as of July 2019)This is the official Commission on Higher Education roster of Philippine colleges and universities authorised to offer the BS Marine Transportation and BS Marine Engineering programmes for academic year 2019-2020. It is inclusive of satellite campuses. The PDF file was created by Marine Café Blog. (1.5 MiB, PDF, 4 pages)1 file(s) 1035 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2020-07-28International Hazards Datasheet (for ship engineer/machinist)This five-page International Hazards Datasheet lists the hazards ship engineers may be exposed to in the course of their normal work — from cuts and injuries caused by sharp instruments to electric shocks and exposure to noise and heat. It also suggests preventive measures for dealing with such hazards. (File size: 61.3 KiB, PDF, five pages)1 file(s) 35 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
2021-04-22International Hazards Datasheet (for seaman/seawoman)This five-page guide could be a life-saver for seafarers working on deck. Co-produced by the International Labour Organization (ILO), it lists, in a standard format, different hazards to which deckhands may be exposed in the course of their day-to-day work. It also spells out preventive measures for dealing with such hazards. (File size: 60.4 KiB, PDF, five pages)1 file(s) 49 downloadsCategory: Maritime Education and TrainingDownload |
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