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Pilot Ladder Trapdoor arrangement - MAERSK

Added: 01 March 2021

Recently, Pilots have refused to board our own and time chartered vessels due to unsafe rigging of the Combination Ladder Trapdoor arrangements.
The vessels have to delay significant or omitted ports until onboard arrangements meet current IMO requirements.

2020 Safety Campaign results

Added: 12 January 2021

2020 Safety Campaign results

Circular Letter No.4204 Add.36 Rev.1 Coronavirus (Covid 19) ʺno Crew Changeʺ Clauses In Charterparties (Secretariat)

Added: 29 December 2020

IMO – Circular Letter No.4204 Add.36 Rev.1 Coronavirus (Covid 19) ʺno Crew Changeʺ Clauses In Charterparties

Together we can make Christmas 2020 and other seasonal festivities special! - #seafarersdeliveringchristmas

Added: 30 November 2020

#seafarersdeliveringchristmas COVID 19(20)179 Annex A Christmas Newsletter seafarers 27 November 2020
ACCESS TO COMPANY OR OTHER SUPPORT HELPLINES FOR SEAFARERS COVID 19(20)179 Annex 3...

Safety Campaign extended to 22nd October 2020

Added: 15 October 2020

Thank you to all those who have taken part in the 2020 IMPA Safety Campaign.
We have received a good number of returns so far. We plan to keep the Safety Campaign open until 22nd October to allow everyone time...

IMPA Safety Campaign 2020

Added: 16 September 2020

RUNNING FROM 1 – 15 October 2020
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Survey form – SAFETY CAMPAIGN Form 2020 New form

World Maritime Day 2020 - Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet

Added: 25 September 2020

World Maritime Day 2020 – Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet
Circular Letter No.4323 World Maritime Day 2020 (EN)
UNSG Message on World Maritime Day

Letter to Capt. Simon Pelletier - IMPA Conference Mexico from Mr. Kitack Lim, Secretary General of IMO

Added: 06 May 2020

Letter to Capt. Simon Pelletier – IMPA Conference – Mexico from Mr. Kitack Lim, Secretary General of IMO
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IMPA Safety Campaign 2019!

Added: 18 September 2019

RUNNING FROM 1 – 25 October 2019
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Dangerous Ladders Campaign

Added: 11 September 2019

The #DangerousLadders campaign is a global initiative to improve the safety of pilot transfer arrangements and in particular the safe rigging of pilot ladders.

IMPA Safety Campaign 2018

Added: 21 September 2018

RUNNING FROM 1 – 14 October 2018
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IMPA Safety Campaign 2017

Added: 19 December 2017

The results of the IMPA Safey Campaign from 1 – 14 October 2017 are now available. Click here for the results

Listen to two Houston pilots recounting their story to the BBC about receiving the prestigious IMO Bravery at Sea award

Added: 05 December 2017

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Flame-defying maritime pilots recognized with IMO bravery accolade

Added: 01 August 2017

Two members of the Houston Pilots in the United States, Captain Michael G. McGee and Captain Michael C. Phillips are to receive the 2017 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. The pair will be recognized for their role...

Speech by Kitack Lim, Secretary-General IMO

Added: 13 April 2017

70th National Assembly, FEDEPILOTI
Rome, Italy, 11th April 2017

Navigating a Changing Climate

Added: 04 January 2017

Navigating A Changing Climate –
Brussels, Belgium
27th – 28th March 2018
Regitration is now open.
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IMO: Shipping Safer with Maritime Pilots

Added: 12 April 2017

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Variable draft!

Added: 07 June 2017

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Be Cyber Aware At Sea

Added: 14 July 2017

Master/Pilot Exchange Forms

Added: 04 August 2016

Notice to members; please see IMPA Notice 894 on MPX Exchange Forms