Research and analysis

Safety lessons: planning pilotage operations

A safety message to the port marine industry on the importance of a thorough master and pilot exchange so as not to underestimate the manoeuvrability of vessels.

Documents

MAIB safety flyer issued November 2006

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Details

This summary concerns a general cargo ship grounding while under pilotage in the Plymouth Sound area.

The information has been prepared for the:

  • port marine industry

Updates to this page

Published 30 November 2006

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