Article ETA-EMPA Recommendations for Energy Efficient Harbour Towage
published on 21 March 2023
The ETA Nautical Technical Committee has worked together with the European Maritime Pilots Association in order to define a series of recommendations for tugboat captains, pilots and harbour masters which will help them optimise the energy efficiency on the tugs and the assisted vessels during harbour towage operations. These recommendations are based on 3 main principles: Planning, Cooperation and Communication.
Article Eemslift Hendrika is secured – will be towed to safe harbour
published on 8 April 2021
Video Pilot Boat KAPAL PANDU, Port Klang, Malaysia
published on 14 April 2021
Article Swedish Club: Pilot ladder in poor condition
published on 3 August 2022
Video Ex chief pilot of Bremerhaven harbor pilots on 400 meter ships (German with subtitles)
published on 1 February 2023
Matthias Meyer was head of the Bremerhaven port pilots, nautical expert and lecturer at maritime schools. In front of our camera, he voices what has long been a topic of discussion in shipping circles: that the 400-meter container ships have simply become too big for the narrow shipping channels of the Weser and Elbe. In his view, a serious accident is only a matter of time. We take a look at how the district is dealing with these giants and what politicians, BUND and shipowners have to say...