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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Video Pilot boat, Ederra 7 off Roches Point, Cork, Ireland in a gale
published on 28 October 2022
Video Pilot boat NES, North East Spit Pilots (UK)
published on 16 March 2022
Video A day on a tugboat, time lapse edition
published on 25 May 2020
Video Scheepskijker Havenfotografie Pilotboat Lesath on her wa
published on 9 November 2020
Video Maritime Pilot embarking a Bulk Carrier with a 8,95 freeboard.
published on 26 August 2020
Opinion Pilot transfer arrangements - Sharing knowledge matters – but problems go beyond non-compliance to SOLAS itself
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 23 September 2020
Like many seafarers I have long been a keen follower of The Nautical Institute’s MARS programme, and along with many other members I listened to the recent webinar on that topic. One theme which was repeated more than once was that it is better to learn from someone else’s misfortune rather than have it happen to you. Having personally been involved in two near misses resulting from unsafe pilot transfer arrangements in a relatively short space of time, I asked how experiences and knowledge specifically about pilot ladder safety could best be promulgated to avoid repeating common accidents or near misses.
Video Aluminum Welding, Fabrication of Pilot Boats: Snow & Company, Inc,
published on 23 March 2022
