We consulted on the mitigation plan for heavier tankers in the Second Narrows. The discussions led to the development of a new navigation technology, independent of the ships’ existing equipment, called the Portable Pilot Units (PPUs). The units, created in collaboration with the Pacific Pilotage Authority, are tailored for the unique pilotage conditions on the BC coast. They are now required to be carried by every pilot who works in the Second Narrows transits and are used coast-wide in the province.
PPUs’ software is constantly being updated for tide and weather patterns, hazards such as rocks, marine traffic trends and other factors to help pilots navigate more safely, efficiently and accurately.
PPUs’ software is constantly being updated for tide and weather patterns, hazards such as rocks, marine traffic trends and other factors to help pilots navigate more safely, efficiently and accurately.