Capt. Robin Heath
Currently an unlimited pilot at the Port of Newcastle, Australia, Capt. Heath has been involved in pilotage operations since 1995. After completing a seagoing career with the Canadian government fleet, he moved into pilotage as the Director of Operations for the Pacific Pilotage Authority on the west coast of Canada. During his four year tenure he was involved in pilotage incident investigation, pilot training and recruitment.
In 1999, Capt. Heath commenced as a pilot at the Port of Halifax, Canada and has since piloted over 3000 vessels of all types. Recently returning to piloting after three years as Harbour Master with Sydney Ports, Australia, Robin has developed a deep understanding of the human factors that impact pilotage operations.
Capt. Heath is the principal collaborator at SafeShip for pilotage issues. Robin graduated from the Canadian Coast Guard College and the University of Plymouth, England, with a Master of Science in International Shipping (1992). Robin is a Master Mariner and an Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute.
You can contact Rob here.
In 1999, Capt. Heath commenced as a pilot at the Port of Halifax, Canada and has since piloted over 3000 vessels of all types. Recently returning to piloting after three years as Harbour Master with Sydney Ports, Australia, Robin has developed a deep understanding of the human factors that impact pilotage operations.
Capt. Heath is the principal collaborator at SafeShip for pilotage issues. Robin graduated from the Canadian Coast Guard College and the University of Plymouth, England, with a Master of Science in International Shipping (1992). Robin is a Master Mariner and an Associate Fellow of the Nautical Institute.
You can contact Rob here.
