The latest issue: Autumn 2011

Northern (High)Lights: Peter McArthur (Norwest Interaction Ltd)

January 9th, 2012 by JCB
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Sweeping in close to mountain tops, theapproach to Trondheim late in the evening is, to say the least, dramatic. Read the rest of this entry »

The ROYSTON GRANGE Tragedy

January 9th, 2012 by JCB
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Peter McArthur’s article on ship hydrodynamics reminded me of the Royston Grange tragedy on the River Plate in 1972 which was most likely caused by a combination of bank rejection, interaction and a poorly maintained channel. Read the rest of this entry »

Pilot Overboard

January 9th, 2012 by JCB
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Every pilot’s nightmare is to fall off the ladder whilst boarding and although such incidents are fortunately very rare, tragically  pilot ladder falls result in 1 -2  deaths per year worldwide. Read the rest of this entry »

Letter: Charter Parties & Pilotage

January 9th, 2012 by JCB
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From: Ian Timmings MNI, ACIarb, FICS

The following letter throws a very interesting light on the facts of Charter Parties and pilotage which I believe is of interest to all pilots. Read the rest of this entry »

Victoria Drummond Award

January 9th, 2012 by JCB
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Nautilus Chairman, Ulrich Jurgens, congratulates Admiralty pilot, Rachel Dunn, on her receipt of the Victoria Drummond award.

Photo: Nautilus

Rachel Dunn, wife of Southampton pilot, Neil Dunn, received the Nautilus  Victoria Drummond Award presented by Sir Alan Massey at the 1st Nautilus International Conference. Read the rest of this entry »

UKMPA on MN Medal Committee

January 9th, 2012 by JCB
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Regular readers will be aware that since its inception in 2005, three pilots have received the Merchant Navy Medal for meritorious service. Read the rest of this entry »

THV BEMBRIDGE Update

January 9th, 2012 by JCB
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You will recall that last year I featured the rescue and restoration of the rotting hulk of the old Trinity House cruising cutter “Bembridge” by the Polish shipping logistics group, Magemar. Read the rest of this entry »