The EU Seaports Regulation (Hardcover)

The latest summary from PTR Holland on the subject of pilot ladders. Here is the most important information on maintenance, use and replacement & insepection record book.

Svitzer to provide terminal towage and pilot transfer services at Woodside LNG export terminals

Pilot Boats can be inspected in Finland. Price: € 590,000 each (new price approx. € 1,300,000 each).
They have been overhauled there and will be sold with a new shipyard guarantee on shipbuilding. IMCA MISW report is available

Compilation video of the best rough weather sea trial moments from 2009-2013 by Safehaven Marine

Pilot Boarding in a coaster ship 4K.

Although it cannot be said that ship piloting is the world’s oldest profession, most maritime experts do agree that pilotage does date back to antiquity.

How hard it can be for small boats at such a weather. Have look at it.
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It is frequently a Maritime requirement for a ship to employ and have onboard, a Ships Pilot when entering port. His/ her presence will greatly enhance the safe docking of a vessel into port, harbor or to an anchorage.