This guide sets out the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed when preparing for pilot embarkation and disembarkation. It includes relevant excerpts from IMO regulations and is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and diagrams demonstrating good and bad practice.
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Video Pilot Boarding And Change Of Pilot
published on 16 December 2020
Article Major upgrade of "OpenBridge Design Guideline" released
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 30 October 2020
Article Offers of used Pilot Boats welcome
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 8 March 2020
Video How port pilot sail out ship from the port? Grimaldi lines catania roro ship
published on 22 April 2022
Video Pilot Boarding with POLARIS in Steenbank pilot station, Netherlands
published on 29 November 2021
Video Port of Stockton: River Pilots
published on 17 December 2019
The San Francisco Bar Pilots are one of the important cogs in our supply chain wheel. They are tasked with boarding the vessels eleven miles west of the Golden Gate Bridge via a rope ladder often in rough seas and taking control of the vessels en route to the Port of Stockton. Once on the bridge of the ship, the Pilot oversees navigation and ensures the safe passage of ships into the Bay and through the Delta until it is secured alongside its berth at the Port. Without these Pilots the...
Opinion Hybrid War at Sea
by Frank Diegel - published on 25 March 2025
Electronic warfare in the Baltic Sea is escalating rapidly, with GPS and AIS disruptions posing growing risks to maritime navigation. Russia’s hybrid strategy is targeting both safety and stability in one of Europe’s most critical shipping regions. Pilots and crews now face a new reality: navigating under threat.
Video How to use the Marine-Pilots.com marketplace
published on 31 May 2021
A short video explaining the operation, such as how to insert a request or an offer to the large pilot community. This service is still in the beta phase and is free of charge until further notice.
We look forward to your feedback and participation!
Direct link to the marketplace:
www.Marine-Pilots.com/marketplace
