Source: Ship Report Podcasts
Today a look at a special vessel that is commonly seen on the Astoria waterfront: the pilot boat that takes pilots to and from passing ships. These boats are specially designed for demanding work that other boats avoid at all costs – coming in contact with the hull of a moving ship, and transporting pilots safely as they do a dangerous job.
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Video New Design 2021- XLW Class Pilot Boat
published on 14 March 2021
Article Hybrid-electric Pilot Boat Delivered in Singapore
published on 9 April 2021
Video Supmar series of Camarc pilot boats
published on 22 October 2020
Video Pilot Boat "KAPITÄN JÜRS" / Brunsbüttel
published on 21 August 2019
Video Maritime Pilot at work in the Port of Hamburg
published on 6 October 2022
Article Securing pilot ladders at intermediate lengths
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 6 January 2020
Video iTalk by Ms Reshma Nilofer, Sector Pilotage Services
published on 25 August 2020
Article Harwich Haven Authority applies for extension of pilotage area
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 17 September 2020
Following a review Harwich Haven Authority (the Authority), in its role as a Competent Harbour Authority (CHA), has applied to the Department for Transport (the Department) to extend its existing area of voluntary pilotage to include the western most areas of Hamford Water and Oakley Creek in the area known as the Walton Backwaters.