The United Kingdom Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) has appointed Lord John Hendy KC as its new Honorary President. The appointment recognises Lord Hendy’s lifelong dedication to workers’ rights, trade union…
Pilots continuing industrial action16 Oct 2025, BelgiumThe union representing pilots at Belgian ports is continuing its action of “maximum rest”.READ MORE Reclamation at Pulau Sudong16 Oct 2025, SingaporeThe work scope…
Updated maritime traffic regulations coming into force09 Oct 2025, Turkish Straits, TürkiyeAn updated Directive of Maritime Traffic Regulations for the Turkish Straits will come into force on 13 October.READ MORE…
Possible industrial action by pilots03 Oct 2025, Antwerp/Ghent, BelgiumNegotiations are underway today (3 October) to try to avert a possible strike by sea and river pilots at Antwerp/Ghent.READ MORE Possible…
Deficiencies in pilot ladders and transfer arrangements can carry serious operational and financial consequences for the supply chain LONDON, August 2025 – In a significant step forward for pilot transfer safety,…
The 110th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110) was held from 18 to 27 June 2025. The session adopted SOLAS amendments to improve the safety of transfer arrangements…
Temporary suspension of traffic28 May 2025, Bosphorus, TurkiyeVessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait will be suspended at 09:00 hours local time tomorrow (29 May) for the northbound passage of the…
General strike impact on shipping31 Mar 2025, BelgiumDue to Flemish pilots joining the general strike called for today (31 March) in Belgium, no vessels operated for the Flemish service last…
A ground-breaking partnership between Sailors’ Society and the United Kingdom Maritime Pilots’ Association (UKMPA) will see a first for all UK maritime pilots – access to their own dedicated mental…
Pilot boarding point repositioned18 Jan 2024, Mongla, BangladeshThe Mongla Hiron Point pilot boarding point has been temporarily shifted.READ MORE Revised tariffs18 Jan 2024, CameroonThe National Ports Authority of Cameroon has…
Reorganisation of anchorage area16 Jan 2024, Fujairah, United Arab EmiratesFujairah Anchorages, pilot boarding grounds and restricted area will be revised with effect from 1 February 2024.READ MORE First phase of…
Ports reopened23 Aug 2023, Corpus Christi & Freeport, United States Corpus Christi and Freeport both reopened this morning (23 August). Read More » Engine failure and traffic suspension23 Aug 2023,…
Soil investigation works off Pulau Samulun21 Aug 2023, Singapore From 21 August to 31 December, soil investigation works are being conducted off Pulau Samulun. Read More » Scheduled maintenance of…
Pilot tender strike 22 Mar 2023, Hamburg, GermanyEmployees of the pilot tenders for the port of Hamburg are staging a 36-hour strike from 17:00 hours local time today (22 March). Read…
Port operations during Eid-Ul-Azha 08 Jul 2022, Chittagong, BangladeshChittagong Port Authority has advised that during the Eid-Al-Azha holiday (9-12 July), work in ships/lighters shall be carried out with an excess…
Seamanship must prevail Join us and our presenters at this Nautical Institute webinar 13:00 – 14:00 UTC on Thursday 21 April 2022 Register for the webinar The Nautical…
New shipping guidance can help curb pilot transfer fatalities A guide to maritime pilot transfer safety has been updated amid industry concerns about poorly rigged ladders causing severe injuries or…
Hot Port News from GAC Maximum permissible draft 13 Dec 2021, Dighi, IndiaThe maximum permissible draft for Dighi Port is 8.5 metres effective 7 December. Read more » New services at…
European Funds provide new Navigation Aid Systems delivered to the pilots of the Ports of Venice and Chioggia Thanks to the European project INTESA, the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority…
VIKING makes material breakthrough with YouSafe™ aviation suits First use of advanced protective material brings step change for safety, breathability and comfort VIKING Life-Saving Equipment has launched the first pilot…
American Club Member Alert (October 26, 2020) – Re- USCG recommendations for Pilot Transfer arrangements OCTOBER 26, 2020 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD (USCG) RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PILOT TRANSFER ARRANGEMENTS …
American Club Member Alert (March 9, 2020) – Re- American Pilots’ Association Request – Dangerous Trapdoors MARCH 9, 2020 AMERICAN PILOTS’ ASSOCIATION REQUEST – DANGEROUS TRAPDOORS Following the tragic fall…
04.10.17 – Pilots and their relationship with bridge teams is the focus of the latest edition of The Navigator, the magazine available for free to all seafarers from The Nautical…