Article 1,000 ways to secure a Pilot Ladder
by Arie Palmers, Netherlands - published on 10 January 2020
Article Hybrid-electric Pilot Boat Delivered in Singapore
published on 9 April 2021
Video Presentation of manned ship models at Port Revel Shiphandling Training Centre
published on 24 October 2019
Port Revel is used for shiphandling training of maritime pilots, masters and officers on a 5 ha lake with 11 manned model ships representing 20 vessels, and 4 tugs at scale 1:25 and DGPS tracking system. Instructors are former maritime pilots.
Training on the scale models provides experience that could never be gained on real ships for the simple reason that neither ship-owners nor local authorities would allow such risks to be taken. Scale models allow the shiphandler to make mistakes....
Video ESL Thames Estuary Pilot boat off Botany Bay beach at Broadstairs Kent England UK 14.1.22
published on 17 January 2022
Video Mississippi River Pilot Transfer to Pilot Boat
published on 23 March 2023
Video Pilots Take on Rough Seas
published on 24 March 2022
Video Maritime Pilotage at Tanger Med Port - APL Lion City, 398m
published on 2 September 2020
Article Dublin Port Company Completes Successful First Round Of HVO Fuel Trial In Pilot Boat
published on 6 July 2023
Video HUGE 400m Container ship requiring 4th tug when navigating out of Port of Southampton
published on 13 November 2025
Experience the sheer power and precision of port operations as a 400-metre container ship — one of the largest vessels to visit the Port of Southampton — requires a fourth tugboat to safely dock. Captured in stunning 4K drone footage, this video highlights the incredible teamwork between pilots and tugs as they guide this giant into position. 📍 Location: Port of Southampton, UK 🚢 Vessel Type: Ultra Large Container Ship (400m class) ⚓ Tugboats: Four assisting tugs 🎥 Filmed in: 4K Ultra...