Article 18 new job vacancies for Pilots' and Harbour Masters in October 2020
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 6 October 2020
Article 3 new vacancies for Marine Pilots added today
by Frank Diegel - published on 4 October 2021
Video Sabine Pilots move into new headquarters in Port Arthur
published on 14 May 2021
Video Suez canal blocked: attempts continue to free stuck megaship Ever Given
published on 25 March 2021
Article IMPA Investigates the Use of Remote Piloting
published on 2 September 2024
Article Awards 2022 | Best small Pilot Boat - "Balbblair"- Safehaven Marine
by Baird Maritime - published on 17 April 2023
Article Marking, Certification of Pilot Ladders
by Herman Broers - published on 5 January 2021
Video PLA River Thames Pilot Cutter Dji Inspire 2
published on 28 January 2021
Pilot cutters are used to take pilots between the three pilot stations (at Gravesend, Harwich and Ramsgate) and ships entering or leaving the Port of London.
Three dedicated pilot cutters Patrol, Guide and our hybrid Leader are based at Gravesend. The six cutters used at Ramsgate are operated by a Estuary Services Limited, which is jointly owned by the PLA and Medway Ports Ltd.
Video The difference between Gross Tonnage and Net Tonnage
published on 14 July 2020
Using pictures and sketches, this video finally explains the difference between gross tonnage (GRT) and net tonnage (NRT); the ship spaces that are included/excluded in their calculation; and the importance of these terms to ship owners.
Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations).