Video Marine pilot transfer Port Botany
published on 9 January 2020
Article Baltic Workboats signs pilot boat contract with Laurentian Pilotage Authority
published on 22 June 2022
Video Pilot Embarkation: Unusual Manoeuvre
published on 25 March 2024
Video iTalk by Ms Reshma Nilofer, Sector Pilotage Services
published on 25 August 2020
Article A review of the ship’s pivot point: Science, Maths and Observation’ Where is the centre of a ship’s rotation?
by Tim Cummins, Harbour Pilot, Portsmouth International Port - published on 17 July 2020
This my attempt to do just that. This is a summary of all scientific papers and articles that I could find about the ship’s pivot point. I have added links to any videos associated with the publications and have also included any useful diagrams or equations that the authors published to help explain their research.
Video IMPA CHIRP Safety Campaign 2024 Video
published on 16 September 2024
Video New Pilot Boat arrives at Dublin Port
published on 5 December 2019
On December 1st 2019 Dublin Port received a delivery of a new Pilot Boat - DPC Tolka.
This 1,195 horsepower 17.1m Orc vessel with a 5.3m Beam & Range 150 can reach greater distances and will allow Dublin Port’s highly skilled marine pilots to board larger ships in all weathers.
DPC Tolka has allowed Dublin Port to upgrade equipment in line with customer investment in new ships and additional capacity on existing routes.
Designed by French Naval Architect Pantocarene for both fuel...