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VERIFY GATEWAY HANDHOLD ARRANGEMENTS
Incorrect Terminations Can Lead to Marine Casualties

Revised 2022 Guidance on Pilot Transfer Arrangements in compliance with SOLAS
A guidance produced by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) in collaboration with industry partners.

The Human Element Industry Group (HEIG) is a group of NGOs with an interest in the human element (personnel or seafarers).

Seizing opportunities for developing countries in providing zero-carbon fuels to global shipping event during COP26.

Capt John Pearn, IMPA Vice-president, talked about safety challenges for maritime pilots in a recent interview with SAFETY4SEA

Maersk CEO Søren Skou has thrown down the gauntlet on decarbonization, challenging IMO to set a timeline for phasing out the use of fossil fuels in shipping.

The Embarkation & Disembarkation of Pilots
Code of Safe Practice- Revised July 2021

IMPA is pleased to have contributed to this great initiative of the Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA). A special thank you to Captain John Pearn, Chairman of the IMPA Safety Subcommittee, for his collaboration.

The BMA's Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) for Pilot Transfer Arrangements will run from July to December 2021.

A special thank you to our members from Australia, France and the USA as well as the IMPA Secretary General for their contribution to this guide.

“It’s vital that we do everything we can to assist seafarers to carry out their role as key workers. The revision of this Guide has brought together stakeholders from our maritime membership, aviation authorities, with subject matter experts, all ...

List of Member States and Associate Members that have designated seafarers as key workers