Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure reports that it is nearing completion of delivery of its SafePilot Portable Pilot Unit (PPU) and navigation software systems to 25 major ports in Mexico as part of a major navigation upgrade programme.
The standardised navigation initiative is designed to improve pilotage safety and create operational consistency across Mexico’s port network.
“The standardisation of this advanced equipment by the Union’s harbour pilots will significantly enhance pilotage safety in Mexican ports, aligning with international best practices,” said Captain Mario Alejandro Camacho secretary general of the Mexican Sindicato Nacional de Pilotos de Puerto.
“This initiative will empower members to address challenges posed by the increasing size of vessels, ensuring safe pilotage services within permitted navigation channels and manoeuvring basins. This uniformity will be particularly critical as we accommodate larger vessels and increasing cargo volumes.”
Installation and training will continue through to final completion later this year.
