A Florida harbor pilot died Jan. 12 after falling from a pilot ladder while disembarking the outbound bulk carrier Lowlands ...
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Why ships still use pilot ladders, how harbor pilots board at sea and why small mistakes turn deadly
Harbor pilots often board ships miles offshore using a pilot ladder, and the entire transfer depends on weather positioning, proper rigging, and disciplined seamanship. This breakdown explains the ...
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