The Hazards Of Being A Ships Pilot

There are dangerous but what about some shocking examples!

Not very nice for the mooring party on the quay either


hard to believe we still find pilot ladder securing arrangements like this on ships.



side door with platform aprox. 2.5 m above water.



SEAGO vessels, again and again.


another example of poorly designed boarding area. Source


Tipping line too low on this ladder at the North East Spit Pilot Station