European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA)

Two months in #EMPAsafe data reveals   We launched #EMPAsafe late last year, and so far, we have created more than 1000 user accounts. We want to provide a brief summary of the data collected to date. We have received 150 reports. Unsurprisingly, the majority of defect reports focus on deficiencies directly related to pilot transfers. This confirms the urgent need to prioritise improvements in this area. Among all the reported defects, a poorly rigged retrieval line was the most common issue. Other significant defects in the top ten include slippery or unstable steps and incorrect stanchions. Even a slight misstep/slip on a ladder can lead to serious accidents. It's important to note that #EMPAsafe is not solely focused on pilot transfer arrangements. Our members can also inform pilots in other ports about vessel operational issues. The most frequently identified operational defects were restricted or non-functioning main engines and bow thrusters. Be part of the change. Download the app and report any safety issues. Together, we can save lives and make the maritime industry safer. #maritimepilot #pilot #pilotsafety #EMPAsafe #safety Arie Palmers CHIRP Adam Parnell Lena Göthberg Kevin Vallance European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) United Kingdom Maritime Pilots Association (UKMPA) Fédération Française des Pilotes Maritimes ( FFPM ) Bundeslotsenkammer Miguel Vieira de Castro Henry CAUBRIERE Erik Dalege Jose A. Pérez Aileen Van Raemdonck Elke Bogaerts Peter Lightfoot

Today, the European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) Technical & Training Committee held a workshop on #EMPAsafe, which T&T Committee Chairman Miguel Vieira de Castro organised. The constructive feedback from our members helps us, and we cherish every opportunity to engage, answer questions, and dream up new ideas for future updates. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who carved out time from their busy lives to attend today's meeting. We also owe a deep gratitude to AMURA for bringing #EMPAsafe to life and to Agata Polcwiartek, the project manager for #EMPAsafe, who delivered yet another exceptional presentation demonstrating the revolutionary impact of #EMPAsafe. CHIRP European Maritime Safety Agency

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas 🎄 and a fantastic 2025! 🎉 Warmest wishes from everyone at the European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA). ⚓️ Enjoy the holiday season! ✨

Congratulations to Captain Nildeniz Sütçü Şen on getting elected President of the Turkish Maritime Pilots Association. We look forward to working with you during your term as President 👏👏

🌟 Exciting news! We’re thrilled to welcome the Croatian Pilots as the newest members of #EMPAsafe! 🎉 As we soar past 1000 users, we couldn't be more grateful for the success of this project. Interested in creating a user account? Contact your EMPA member association President! #MaritimeSafety #Partnerships #CroatianPilots #Success

We are pleased to announce that our Italian colleagues are organising the 59th European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) - Football Tournament in the beautiful city of Genoa. The tournament will be held on May 22nd and 23rd, 2025. For further details, please see the official tournament website: https://lnkd.in/eWMxyRr4 FEDERAZIONE ITALIANA PILOTI DEI PORTI ASSOPILOTI Associazione Italiana Piloti dei Porti

🎉 We have reached a major milestone! 🎉   European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) & AMURA are pleased to announce that #EMPAsafe has surpassed 1000 user accounts. 🌍   A huge thank you to all our pilots for their trust and support. This achievement reflects our commitment to continuously improve safety and communication among maritime pilots. 🙌   📍 We are proud to have a presence in Sweden, Finland, Portugal, Ireland, Malta, Romania, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Estonia, the United Kingdom, Norway, Belgium, Poland, Slovenia, Denmark and Croatia. As Fédération Française des Pilotes Maritimes ( FFPM ) have their own reporting application we have successfully integrated with their system so data is shared.   This is just the beginning. We continue to work to connect more pilots and authorities to improve the safety of pilots and the maritime industry.    Why EMPAsafe? European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) has worked tirelessly with AMURA to develop a unique platform that improves personal pilot safety while enabling pilots to report defects easily.   Your involvement is vital for driving impactful change! If you're a pilot from one of the European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) member associations and wish to use #EMPAsafe, we encourage you to reach out. Email the president of your member association to request your user credentials. Let's work together to make a difference!   #EMPasafe #MaritimeInnovation #Safety #Security #Digitalisation #MaritimePilots #GlobalGrowth #Achievements #MaritimeTechnology #SafetyApplication

We are delighted to welcome pilots from Denmark as the latest users of #EMPAsafe. As we near a milestone figure for users we encourage pilots who wish to have a user account created to contact their member association Presidents to ask European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) for user credentials. Sharing information 📢 can save lives ❤️. DanPilot - Danish State Pilotage Bjarne Cæsar Skinnerup

Throwback to last Friday when European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) attended the 1st European Maritime Space (EMS) Forum. The EMS is a key component of the trans-European transport network, connecting and integrating maritime transport infrastructure in port areas with the landside network. The EMS aims to support the development of a seamless, sustainable, efficient, and resilient multimodal transport system across Europe. Topics of discussion included an overview of the new Commissioner’s mission letter, updates on port policies, presentation of the EMS study, enhancing safe winter navigation in Nordic countries, and short sea shipping.      

Yesterday, European Maritime Pilots' Association (EMPA) participated in the Global Gateway Green Shipping Corridors (GGGSC) workshop, organised by DG INTPA. The main message was that the Commission, Member States, partners and private sector should unite as Team Europe to foster efficient, resilient, and sustainable transport with a strong focus on security of supply and competitiveness of ports. The Joint Research Centre (JRC) presented the first phase of the GGGSC study findings and representatives of the Member States and of the EU private sector briefly provided some of their insights.