New harbour pilots for Seychelles
Celebrating pilot endorsements
SEYCHELLES: Four new harbour pilots received their epaulettes in a recent ceremony to mark the successful completion of critical phase of their training to becoming Harbour Pilots with Limitations.
The four young trainees underwent a demanding training programme that combined theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. The new appointees comprise of Roland Renaud who joined SPA in 2021, Stephano Hermitte, Marti Mondon and Jeremy Albert who later joined the team in May 2023, with a Class Three Certificate of Competency.
In his remarks, the Harbour Master, Captain Jean-Paul Fanchette, underscored that this is a first milestone for the new pilots who will undergo further training to achieve their eventual goal of becoming pilots without limitations.
Capt Fanchette thanked the Senior Pilots who assisted with the training sessions offering their expertise towards getting the trainees to this point.
Chairman of the Board, Brian Loveday commended the four new pilots on their appointment as he acknowledged their diligence. The ceremony was attended by members of the SPA board, the Deputy Chief Executive and management staff of SPA.
PHOTO SOURCE: Seychelles Ports Authority Facebook
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