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Brisbane Marine Pilots launched their new website. Go to www.brisbanepilots.com.au to find out more about BMP. There you will also find useful links to the Port Procedure Manual, Pre-Arrival information for visiting vessels, tides and weather updates.

Australian technology provider Frontier Automation has released a new vessel tracking system that can be used as a docking aid tool by pilots. As for all Frontier Automation control systems, it uses 3D machine vision to automatically detect and track in real time shipping vessels within range of a berth by providing information on critical distances to mooring infrastructure, on vessel speed and angle, and on vessel movement directions and orientations.

Commencement of the Open Testing phase for Pilot-Guard.org, a platform designed to enhance the safety of maritime pilots through effective deficiency reporting and data exchange.

What does a Bristol Pilot do? This is a short film we made for Bristol Pilots LLP to show what it is these guys do - from climbing up the side of oil tankers in the middle of the night, to bringing in huge ships through a lock with inches to spare either side - the Bristol Pilots do an amazing job.

Port of London Authority pilot boat (PIlot) & Tug Boat Svitzer Bootle, filmed with the Dji Inspire 2, X5s and 15mm Lens. Fully insured CAA OA & A2CofC Edited with Davinci Resolve 15. Drone Gear: DJI Inspire 2, Phantom 4 Pro & Advanced Drone Visit me here: https://www.skysharkmedia.com For use message me: info@skysharkmedia.co.uk

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!

Pilot jumping onboard the Carnival Luminosa at Cairns from the pilot boat .

If you have been looking for a Pilot Boat to use in your simulations, take a look here.

Editors note:
Pilot Boat "Döse" built by A&R