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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Opinion Harbor Pilots, the Boeing 737 MAX and Automation
by Capt. Jim Wright , Southwest Alaska Pilots Association (retired) - published on 5 March 2020
Article Fremantle Ports orders two new pilot boats
published on 14 March 2023
Video Bulker Energy cosmos in Rouen - France
published on 20 December 2021
Video Cork Pilot disembarking
published on 8 September 2021
Article Adjustment pilot transfer arrangement Multratug-19
by Arie Palmers - published on 9 August 2023
Article Humphree stabilization for Louisiana Pilots
published on 16 November 2020
Video Port Caneveral: Harbor Pilots Navigate Mega Cruise Ships
published on 24 August 2023
Video Pilot's Diary Frank 1 3
published on 5 February 2021
Video Charleston harbor pilot receives award after ship stuck in ‘full throttle’
published on 8 July 2024
Video Allision Between Containership Maersk Shekou & Tall Ship Leeuwin II | ATSB Released Interim Report
published on 22 April 2025
Details on Fremantle Incident: MV Maersk Sheoku Collides with STS Leeuwin II and actions of Crew and Pilots April 21, 2025 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano — a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner — discusses the Australian Transport Safety Bureau Interim Report on the Collision between Maersk Shekou and tall ship STS Leeuwin II. #leeuwinII #Fremantle #collision 00:00 Background 09:57 Arrival at Fremantle 17:22 Entrance into Channel 27:27...