This publication, compiled by the International Maritime Pilots’ Association, brings together the experience and expertise of over 30 pilots and industry experts to produce a fascinating insight into the role of the marine pilot. This 256-page book, illustrated throughout with colour photographs and diagrams, will be of benefit to pilots, both current and future, as well as to shipmasters and seafarers.
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Article Pilot Embarkation platforms
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 17 December 2019
Video Lynx pilot boat
published on 16 July 2020
Video iTalk by Ms Reshma Nilofer, Sector Pilotage Services
published on 25 August 2020
Video HMM - Maiden voyage of HMM Algeciras #9-Hamburg
published on 18 July 2020
Video Honningsvåg Pilot Recovery
published on 16 June 2023
Article Crowley Completes First U.S. Design for Fully Electric Tug
published on 21 April 2021
Video San Francisco Shipping, Bar Pilot Transfer
published on 29 November 2021
Video AIS Track CMA CGM MISSOURI grounding in Suez Canal on Oct. 14 2020
published on 16 October 2020
Container ship CMA CGM MISSOURI ran aground in Suez Canal while transiting in southern direction, at around 0930 UTC Oct 14. As of 1745 UTC, probably refloated or moved, several Suez Canal tugs attending. Traffic probably suspended, but it’s not confirmed. No information on what caused grounding.
Container ship CMA CGM MISSOURI, IMO 9679919, dwt 115600, capacity 9448 TEU, built 2016, flag Liberia.
Thanks to Marine Traffic and Nolan Dragon.