GyroPilot v3 is the new version of our popular unit - GyroPilot. GyroPilot is a portable pilot unit (PPU) perfect for maritime pilots looking for a small, lightweight, rugged and cost effective PPU, where full independence from ships systems is not required. It accurately transmits AIS position, adds independent Rate Of Turn and calculates smoothed Heading. Should AIS fail, GyroPilot can supply position and COG for emergency use. Wireless transmission of this data (via Class 1 Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) allows information to be displayed on the chosen laptop/tablet with appropriate software. GyroPilot is very easy to set up and operate. It offers a Portable Pilot solution to those looking for compact, robust and reliable units providing accurate data that doesn't need to be fully independent of the ship’s information.
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Video Dr Paul Luckin, AMSA survivability expert, on lifejackets
published on 6 October 2022
There are a number of things you can do to service and care for your lifejacket, including regular checks and maintenance, proper storage and ensuring you have one for every passenger on your vessel. But if you aren’t wearing it when an emergency occurs, it is very unlikely it will save your life.
We spoke with AMSA survival expert Dr Paul Luckin to learn more about lifejacket essentials.
Video Containership Loses Power Entering Tampa Bay | Pilot Utilized Tugs to Stop the Ship
published on 9 September 2024
Another Ship Loses Power September 8, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the loss of power on board the containership Tyndall as it made its approach to the pier in Tampa on September 5, 2024. #supplychain #containerships #tyndall #tampa #pilot #docking Support What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Facebook: @wgowshipping...
Video Port Tampa Bay Florida Pilot Boat Moves Nicely Down The Seddon Channel On Wed August 24th 2022
published on 25 August 2022
Video Hurricane winds Ireland Febuary 2014 from aboard Pilot boat
published on 17 December 2019
Video Unberthing of a 23,000 gross tons tanker
published on 22 June 2020
The "Navig8 Axinite" is a 184 meter tanker. It is in loaded conditions. two tugs are used. The maneuver consists of backing out using 2 tugs and the ship´s engine, for about 2 and a half ship´s lenghts an then turning to port. After the turn, you can hear me talking with the captain about passing arrangements with an inbound vessel, (another tanker).
Video "Sever": Female pilot disembarking in rough weather
published on 24 May 2022
Video CMA CGM MISSOURI LOA:299.9Mtrs N'bound
published on 6 October 2020
Opinion Should the Captain go down with the ship?
by Melvin Mathews - published on 10 November 2020
