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- Required Pilot Transfer Arrangements
Required Pilot Transfer Arrangements & Best practice for maritime pilotage
- IMPA on Pilotage
This publication brings together the experience and expertise of over 30 pilots and other industry experts, offering insight into the role of the marine pilot.
- Safety Observation Tool
In partnership with IMPA, TIDALIS (former Saab) has recently launched the 'Safety Observation Tool', a communication system created to improve safety, and designed exclusively for use by…
International Maritime Events
August 23, 2026 - August 28, 2026 Indonesia
IMPA Congress 2026 to Connect Maritime Pilots and Industry Stakeholders in Bali.
September 22, 2025 - September 26, 2025 Peru
The XII Latin American Pilots’ Forum 2025 will be held in Lima, Peru.
September 04, 2025 - September 06, 2025 Vietnam
The 4th Asia-Pacific Maritime Pilots' Forum 2025 will be held in Dangang City, Vietnam.
April 21, 2024 - April 26, 2024
26th IMPA Congress in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Latest News
IMPA
Report into Remote Pilotage finds opportunity, but it is not all plain sailing
24/09/25
IMO
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has published MSC.1/Circ.1428/Rev.1, Required…
16/09/25
IMPA
Learn how IMPA is driving positive change and creating long-term value in the maritime sector…
01/07/25
- Required Pilot Transfer ArrangementsRequired Pilot Transfer Arrangements & Best practice for maritime pilotage
- IMPA on PilotageThis publication brings together the experience and expertise of over 30 pilots and other industry experts, offering insight into the role of the marine pilot.
- Safety Observation ToolIn partnership with IMPA, TIDALIS (former Saab) has recently launched the 'Safety Observation Tool', a communication system created to improve safety, and designed exclusively for use by…
The Maritime Executive 02/10/2026
The French Navy is reporting the seizure of a large shipment of cocaine in the ...
02/10/2026
A Russian-flagged cargo ship, well-known for its military support operations, ...
02/10/2026
Coast Guard Station San Juan has busted another barge-borne smuggler - this ...
02/10/2026
The Indian Navy is about to host a large international exercise at its base in ...
02/10/2026
U.S. forces boarded a sanctioned, stateless tanker that was underway in the Indian ...
02/10/2026
As the maritime industry accelerates its transition to zero-carbon fuels in line ...
02/09/2026
With the resumption of Venezuela's oil trade under U.S. management, shipments ...
02/09/2026
[By Tom Baxter]Last year, Chinese companies’ “engagement” in 150 countries ...
02/09/2026
Roll Group has announced the purchase of two new barges in Indonesia as part of ...
