The latest International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) Safety Campaign raises awareness of the need for pilot transfer arrangements to be procured, inspected, maintained and rigged in compliance with SOLAS regulation V/23, taking complete account of the ISO 799 standards. IMPA highlights the need for securing pilot ladders at intermediate length and conduct mandatory training, inspection and maintenance.
The results of the 2023 IMPA Safety Campaign show that historical trends in non-compliance continue. The headline non-compliance rate remains over sixteen percent, and the main determinant of noncompliance remains pilot ladders. Pilot ladder observations are included in more than fifty percent of reports of non-compliant arrangements. Continue reading “IMPA Safety Campaign: Securing pilot ladders at intermediate length is vital”
The Maritime India Vision 2030 has been formulated through comprehensive consultations and in-depth dialogues with stakeholders across the public and private sectors. The Maritime India Vision 2030 aims to implement actionable initiatives within a specific timeframe, giving particular emphasis on enhancing the country’s logistics, infrastructure, and shipping sectors. It is centered around the Blue Economy, recognizing it as a pivotal element of economic progression.