HarbourPilot Mk5 is the newest generation of Portable Pilot Unit (PPU) and is about to set a new world standard in high-quality precision navigation systems. With the HarbourPilot Mk5, you can feel at ease even in the most critical ship-handling manoeuvres. HarbourPilot Mk5 is a dual antenna, mGNSS enabled system with highly accurate Heading and Positioning performance. This precision Portable Piot Unit provides pilots with highly reliable information which is completely independent of the ship’s data. The stable and accurate data received from the HarbourPilot’s sensors is fed to the software for real-time and accurate navigation and docking information. It is an invaluable tool for all piloting conditions and challenges including low visibility, rough weather, and confined navigation and docking. HarbourPilot Mk5 brings exceptional navigation information to your fingertips. No matter the type of piloting operation, HarbourPilot is the ultimate decision support tool from boarding to berthing.
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Article Maritime Pilot Tribute
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 9 December 2019
Video Introduction to pilotage in Japan.
published on 23 June 2021
Video Maritime Pilot - Mansoon in river Humber EP 10
by Dr. Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 18 December 2024
Article Study: The Application of Automatic Identification System Information and PSO-LSTM Neural Network in CRI Prediction
published on 28 March 2022
Considering that collision accidents happen sometimes, it is necessary to predict the collision risk to ensure navigation safety. With the information construction in maritime and the popularity of automatic identification system applications, it is more convenient to obtain ship navigation dynamics.
Video Navigating on St Lawrence River towards cargo ship Federal Kumano
published on 8 November 2022
Video Container ship under pilotage leaving Kiel Canal | NordosteeKanal | Germany
published on 29 June 2021
Video Maiden voyage of HMM Algeciras #2-Busan-berth
published on 10 June 2020
Video Pilot Boarding Bulk Carrier SAMMY in Saudi Arabia.
published on 5 July 2021
This video was kindly provided by a friend of Pilot Captain Haitham Alzahrani, Saudi Arabia. Pilot Ladder Check: non-compliant, no retrieval line Editor's note: A backpack on the back in combination with a lifejacket is usually not a good idea. There are only a few lifejackets that unfold in the water without any problems even with a backpack! More Information: SAMMY (IMO: 9582491) is a Bulk Carrier that was built in 2012 (9 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Panama. It’s carrying...
