The maritime community in Turkey mourns the loss of pilot Oguz Kok, who tragically fell to his death during a boarding attempt on the bulker New Siham. The experienced pilot, with a distinguished career, fell from the ladder into the sea south of the Bosphorus. Despite swift retrieval efforts, Kok succumbed to the accident. Investigations are underway, including considerations of hypothermia. The incident highlights the inherent dangers pilots face during vessel transfers. Safety concerns surrounding pilot ladder incidents persist, with authorities urging heightened vigilance. Kok's heroic past actions to avert disaster in Istanbul were commemorated at a memorial service.