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 Failed overtaking of another ship in a canal - Port Revel Shiphandling
published on 10 May 2020
Manoeuvring large ships at close quarters and on shallow water is one of the most difficult aspects of shiphandling because of the complex hydraulic interactions depending on the ships' speeds, on the water depth and on lateral restrictions like in canals. Training is conducted both on meeting and on overtaking ships in shallow waters. This video shows how overtaking in a canal can easily fail.
More information: http://www.portrevel.com/3781-shiphan...
Video Falmouth Pilots: Working as Maritime Pilot (Documentary 2019)
published on 30 March 2022
Video Pilot Talks...! Episode 3 (with Capt. Henk Hensen) by AIMPA
published on 7 March 2021
Video Pilot boat getting alongside a merchant cargo big bulk carrier ship
published on 27 July 2022
Opinion 1000 cruise ships around… Are their pilot transfer arrangements safe?
by Arie Palmers - published on 8 June 2022
Video National Maritime Institute, 23rd Batch, Pilot Ladder
published on 15 March 2022
