UK Maritime Pilots Association (UKMPA)

🚢👏 Falmouth's Senior Pilot, Captain Nick Martin (48), earned high praise for piloting the 112,000-ton Caribbean Princess into a quiet anchorage near St. Anthony's lighthouse. falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/24… #Falmouth #CaribbeanPrincess #MaritimePilots

James Musgrove founder of UKMPA mental health support program, “Safe Haven”. Talking about overriding the stigma of mental health issues, at European Maritime Pilots'​ Association (EMPA) General meeting Antwerp. It’s good to talk.🗣️ #maritimepilots #mentalhealthawareness

Harwich Haven Authority has an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest trust ports and join their world-class pilotage team as a Trainee Marine Pilot. See the link for details: lnkd.in/g8yD74g

It was day 2 for International Maritime Pilots' Association (IMPA) conference in Rotterdam today, and UKMPA section committee member Paul Schoneveld was re-elected as IMPA Vice President, representing UK pilots on the international stage. @impahq #maritimepilot #maritimesafety

The United Kingdom Maritime Pilotage Association, a leading authority in maritime safety and regulation, issues an urgent statement regarding the recent incident involving the Container Ship Dali and its collision with a bridge in Baltimore. #BaltimoreBridgeCollapse

PS Waverley swinging off Chatham Locks with the tug Christine during her visit to the Medway. Thanks to Jonathan Smith for sharing. If you have content to share with UKMPA for social media, send it to 07719 140371 #supportingpilots #protectingtrade #maritimepilots #shipping

#PortofAberdeen are looking for a #MaritimePilot to join their team, with an aptitude for ship handling, capable of conducting acts of pilotage, as required under the Port of Aberdeen Pilotage Directions. Click here: lnkd.in/e2vw4H_q #maritimepilots #shipping

After months of hard work and diligence, our new Editor has produced Issue 335 of The Pilot. Congratulations Matthew Finn on dropping another great UKMPA publication. Click here to download: lnkd.in/e7FYKBUP

It’s not always the bigger ships that are a challenge. Paulin B, 85m LOA arrival at Kirkcaldy, 2m clearance each end during the swing. Thank you to Robert Keir, Forth Pilots. If you’ve content to share with UKMPA please send it to 07719 140371 #maritimeindustry #maritimepilots

We’re pleased to reveal the themes for our 136th #UKMPA Conference and AGM, in Harrogate, November 19th-21st 2024. We will be delving into "The Pilot - Tug Relationship" and exploring the importance of "Pilots: The Value of the Human Element." #maritimepilots #maritimeindustry

We are very honoured to be able to announce that UKMPA Mike Robarts FICS has been appointed by the IMO as Goodwill Maritime Ambassador for the United Kingdom. The nomination is thanks to the NGO - FONASBA. #maritime #maritimepilots

Sometimes we can take for granted the amazing environment in which we work. We think these pictures say it all. Thanks to Keith McLean. If you have any content to share and feature, please send it to 07719 140371 #maritimeindustry #maritimepilots #shipping #shippingindustry

Bruce Thomas captured a Pilot Boat as it waited for a Pilot transfer, just south of Nab Tower in the Solent. If you have any content to share with UKMPA, please send it to 07719 140371 #maritimeindustry #maritimepilots #shipping #shippingindustry

Great footage during a night shift, from Sam McDougall, Liverpool Pilots. Rix Eleanor’s arriving at #Liverpool Gladstone lock. If you have content you’d like to share with UKMPA on our social media, send it to 07719 140371 #maritimeindustry #maritimepilots #shipping

Congratulations to all the recipients of the Merchant Navy Medal Award 2023! Congratulations to the exceptional accomplishments of a few of our UKMPA members who received the prestigious honour. #merchantnavymedalaward #maritimeindustry #shipping

Polish Steamship Company's "Puck" departing the Imperial Dock in Leith after discharging a cargo of road salt. Thank you to Keith McLean for sharing. If you have content to share with UKMPA please send it to 07719 140371 #maritimeindustry #maritimepilots #shipping

We like seeing images from a different perspective, as it captures the essence of what Maritime Pilot's do day-to-day It is wonderful to see some images from Falmouth Harbour from Tom Redgrave.

IMPA Safety Campaign/Survey app and website outage. This affects the ability to submit reports. We advised our service provider and are waiting for them to resolve the issue. IMPA will extend the survey period to Wednesday, 18 October. #maritimepilots #shipping #laddersafety

This years safety campaign will support SOLAS V/23 on Pilot Transfer Arrangements. The more supporting data, better the chances of change. The survey is available via survey.impahq.org/ . Password: ladder. #IMPASafetyCampaign #MaritimePilots #Shipping #MaritimeIndustry

UKMPA Region 4 Deputy Ross Macaulay gave presentation on Marine Incidents and Learning points at the Chevron Marine Terminal Seminar in Glasgow. UKMPA supports this seminar which is attended by delegates around the world. #maritimepilots #maritimeindustry #shipping