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Article Next-level shiphandling simulation using VR

by Captain, MSc. Remko Fehr - published on 13 December 2023

Kiel Pilots introducing Morild Interaktiv AS Virtual Reality Simulator for next-level manoeuvring training.

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Video Kiel Pilots using VR for next-level shiphandling simulation

by Captain, MSc. Remko Fehr - published on 13 December 2023

Kiel Pilots introducing Morild Interaktiv AS Virtual Reality Simulator for next-level manoeuvring training

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Video Very calm: SWATH Pilot Boat in rough seas

published on 13 December 2023

SWATH Pilot Tender "Duhnen" from Cuxhaven, Germany shows a fantastically smooth sailing behaviour under these weather conditions.

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Video M/V PILOT 68 (CHEOY LEE shipyards 17m Self-righting Pilot Boat)

published on 13 December 2023

M/V PILOT 68 (CHEOY LEE shipyards 17m Self-righting Pilot Boat)

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Video CHIRP Pilot Ladders (Landscape)

published on 13 December 2023

We take a look at some of the dangerous ladder arrangements provided by ships when attempting to take maritime pilots on board. Our message is simple: if you are offered an unsafe or non-compliant ladder, do not board!

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Video Galtex Pilots disembarking Carnival Breeze in rough seas on Nov. 30 2023

published on 13 December 2023

Rough seas yesterday! We're picking up Unit 17 and 14 from the Carnival Breeze outbound Galveston.

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Video Pilot Disembarking (Kokkola, Finland, video by Finnpilot Pilotage)

published on 22 November 2023

Experience the pilot disembarking. Subject vessel 180,000 DWT bulker in Kokkola, Finland, with more than 11 meters freeboard. Copyright: Finnpilot Pilotage

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Article BELCINAC – Compact pilot boat to operate in France’s Seine river

by Baird Maritime - published on 22 November 2023

French operator Seine River Pilot Station has expanded its fleet of pilot boats with the recent acquisition of a newbuild vessel from local builder Chantier Naval Delavergne.

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Article Wärtsilä to supply one of Europe’s most advanced simulators to Finland

published on 22 November 2023

Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its latest simulator technology for a new maritime training centre in Finland.

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Article Study on European maritime pilots: Working unusual hours and its relationship to job satisfaction

published on 1 October 2025

This article was published some time ago but is still up to date: The study focuses on maritime pilotage in seven European countries and analyzes the level of job satisfaction and its predictors.

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Article Vessel review Svitzer Marlin – Pilot Boat to support LNG Terminal operations in Western Australia

by Baird Maritime - published on 13 November 2023

Towage operator Svitzer recently took delivery of a new pilot boat from Western Australia-based boatbuilder Dongara Marine.

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Video Dongara Marine Custom Boatbuilding Diversity 2023

published on 6 November 2023

Compilation clip highlighting some of the diverse custom boats Dongara Marine has built in recent years.

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Video Brixham harbour pilot boat

published on 2 November 2023

Video from Brixham, UK

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Article Study: "An evaluation of fatigue factors in maritime pilot work scheduling"

by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 17 September 2020

Already published for the first time in September 2020: Maritime piloting operations involve on-call work schedules that may lead to sleep loss and circadian misalignment. The study documented pilot work scheduling practices.

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Article Three new pilot boats for Flinders Ports (Australia)

by Baird Maritime - published on 1 November 2023

South Australian port operator Flinders Ports (FP) has entered into an agreement to purchase three new pilot vessels over the next three years from Melbourne-based boatbuilder Hart Marine.

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The Mission of Marine-Pilots.com

The Mission of Marine-Pilots.com

The central task of Marine-Pilots.com is to bring together the large community of Marine Pilots with their specific themes in one place. With the support of the community, we want to gather all the information available worldwide about the pilot and his work, improve safety for pilots and publish it on Marine-Pilots.com. We want to promote every form of cooperation and information exchange between Pilots and their partners on this platform.

“Coming together is a beginning;
    keeping together is progress;
      working together is success.”
Henry Ford

By providing information and services, we want to support and constantly improve the work of Maritime Pilots.

Our passion: improving Marine Pilots' work.

Organisations - Pilotage Services in your region
Organisations - Pilotage Services in your region

List of all organisations and companies offering pilot services in the world including contact information and links. Sorted by country or selectable in an interactive map.

Currently we have researched approximately 720 organisations in 120+ countries.

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Marketplace - Buyer´s Guide and used equipment
Marketplace - Buyer´s Guide and used equipment

Reach the marine pilot´s community worldwide with your advertisement on Marine-Pilots.com!

Our Buyer's Guide gives a market overview of all companies worldwide that offer their products and services for marine pilots in individual categories.

If you want to sell or look for used pilot boats or communication and safety equipment, click here!

Jobs - Find new colleagues
Jobs - Find new colleagues

All job offers and requests for a maritime pilot career.

Search and find!
Share your job vacancies with our community.

Pilot organisations enter their job offers here for only EUR 150 for six weeks.

 
What is the right job title for a pilot?
In English the term "pilot" can be misunderstood, because a "pilot" could also be the captain of an airplane. The terms "Marine Pilot" or "Maritime Pilot" describe more precisely that the pilot of a ship and not of an aircraft is meant. If we only write "pilot" on our page, then we always mean the pilot of a vessel.

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Events - of interest to pilots around the globe
Events - of interest to pilots around the globe




List of important events for marine pilots.



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Videos - Training, Learning, Image, Time-lapse
Videos - Training, Learning, Image, Time-lapse
Media Library - Video Categories (alphabetically):
- Accident
- Advertising
- Documentaries
- Equipment
- Ice piloting
- Laymens Stuff
- Pilot Organisations (Image)
- Pilot Transfer (Embarking / Disembarking)
- Piloting
- Presentations
- Safety & Security
- Special area or time-lapse video
- Training & Education

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Partners for Marine-Pilots.com wanted!

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  • Ambassadors and Moderators for Marine-Pilots.com

 

Who's in? We are looking forward to your mail to info@marine-pilots.com.

On Our Own Behalf

On Our Own Behalf

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TRENZ also offers products such as TRENZ Pilot Plug and other services for pilots.

We will subject our products and services to the same rules and requirements as the offers of other manufacturers and providers.

We are in favour of fair competition and invite everyone - in particular also our presumed competitors - to participate in Marine-Pilots.com and to improve the work of the Marine Pilots.


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