OREANDA-NEWS. May 04, 2012. 46th Conference of the European Maritime Pilote Association (EMPA) took place. The event was participated by representatives of pilote orgnizations from 22 Europian countries, including 3 Russian pilotes from FSUE "Rosmorport" North-West basin branch, reported the press-centre of Rosmorport.

The conference participants discudded different aspects of pilotage; international, European and national pilotage norms and schedules; implementation of pilotage exemption certificates; principles of pilot fatigue factor valuation and other burning issues.

Sergey Molchanov, the North-West basin branch pilot, made a presentation on the organization of pilotage service in Russia. He also told about 2012 All-Russian Pilotes Conference results.

The President Council of the European Maritime Pilote Association showed particular interest in development of pilotage in Russia and suggested to hold a EMPA conference in Russia in 2015.