Despite efforts made in the past by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to improve the safety of pilot transfer arrangements (PTA), and with good results, accidents, including tragic loss of lives continue to happen worldwide. Some of the contributing factors are unsafe transfer arrangements, including faulty equipment, improper rigging of PTA, as well as lack of regular and effective maintenance and inspection. Therefore, the IMO has embarked on a task on revising the existing requirements on Pilot Transfer Arrangements (PTAs).
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