Towage operator Svitzer recently took delivery of a new pilot boat from Western Australia-based boatbuilder Dongara Marine.

Awesome video by Herman Broers, "The Rotterdam Pilot".

Presentation by Nick Bonser at the AMPI Conference Wollongong 2022.

Charleston Harbor pilots play crucial role in safely navigating ships to port

Impatience is triggered when we have a set goal (for example berthing a vessel) but realise it's going to cost us more than we thought to reach it (the vessel is only making 6 knots against the tide and is taking much longer than predicted).

November 9, 2020
Pilot boat approaching a barge on the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon.

According to the International Maritime Pilots Association (IMPA), the ship “Grand Radiant” suffered an incident where the accommodation ladder entire outboard side railing fell away due to a pin becoming loose.

This video explains what is a Marine Notice and discusses the recently issued (2019) marine notice regarding pilot transfer arrangements.
Mariners appearing for oral examinations will benefit from watching this video.

When the pilot has safely navigate a giant container ship out of the port he wil directly embarkes a incoming giant to guide her safely inside the port. They love their job💪🏻😎
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This action seeks compensation for injuries he alleges have prematurely ended his career in shipping.