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IcePad, Smart download and view satellite images of sea-ice


by Drift + Noise GmbH - published on 26 July 2019 99 -

Download and view satellite images of sea-ice on your mobile device or PC within an intuitive map-based interface. This software, created by TRENZ AG and fed by our specially-processed Sentinel-1 radar images, enables quicker and simpler navigation decisions.

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Article Safer shipping over ice

by Drift + Noise GmbH - published on 16 October 2019

Every ship transporting goods to, from or through the Arctic wants to find the fastest and safest way through or around the ice. Even service ice breakers save considerable amounts of time and fuel when they choose an easy path through the ice opposed to a straight path.

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Video IcePad Demonstration, MARSAT

published on 26 July 2019

IcePad Demonstration, MARSAT
a product driven by Drift + Noise and TRENZ GmbH, Germany

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Video Technique Maritime Pilots Use to Board Ships Moving on Polar Ice

published on 22 April 2025

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Article First female marine pilot beats the tide in Djibouti

published on 21 May 2021

Sea transport has for many years been a reserve of men with few women getting the opportunity, especially in most African countries. But for Fatouma Ali Ahmed, women can equally steer ships just as men can do.

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Article Port of Grays Harbor takes delivery on new pilot boat, Vega

by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 17 September 2020

After years of looking, the Port of Grays Harbor has its new pilot boat, the Vega, to replace the 60-year-old Chehalis.

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Article Hamburg Port Services is a new partner of Marine‑Pilots.com

published on 13 November 2020

Your Partner for maritime pilot trainings
Hamburg Port Services was based on an initiative launched by the Hamburg Harbour Pilots' Association and was founded on 19 August 2004. Our partner offers highly specialised shipping services. All experts have ...

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Video Japanese pilot loses his life

published on 5 May 2023

長崎県に入港するクルーズ船「ダイヤモンド・プリンセス」を誘導していた水先人の男性が海に転落し、男性はその後、死亡が確認された。 死亡したのは、水先人の大須賀祥浩さん(69)。 長崎海上保安部によると、5日午前5時半ごろ、パイロットボートから無線で「客船に移乗させる際にパイロットが海中に転落した」と通報があった。 大須賀さんは長崎港の入り口付近で海に転落し、クルーズ船の救命艇に救助されたが、およそ2時間後に死亡が確認された。 男性は5日に長崎に入港したクルーズ船「ダイヤモンド・プリンセス」を誘導する業務にあたっていた。

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Video Live test: Backpack & Lifejacket?

published on 30 September 2021

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Video The Basics of Ship Handling

published on 17 June 2021

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Video Crowley Completes First U.S. Design for Fully Electric Tug with Autonomous Technology

published on 21 April 2021

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