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Opinion What you can´t see still hurt you
published on 13 December 2020
This article was originally published on Baird Maritime (link below)
When a pilot is berthing a ship with the aid of tugs, it sometimes happens that the ship lands heavily and suffers minor damage. More commonly in my experience, it also happens that the crew discover a large dent for which they cannot account ...
Video Port Caneveral: Harbor Pilots Navigate Mega Cruise Ships
published on 24 August 2023
Article AIMPA Journal- October 2021 issue XV
by AIMPA - All India Marine Pilots' Association - published on 15 October 2021
Article Shiphandling at shipyards, never a dull moment...
by Marine Pilot Luis Vale, Portugal - published on 20 September 2019
Video Pilot Vessel Trident Annual Maintenance
published on 14 December 2023
Video Dynamic failure of pilot boats: Risk mitigation & management
published on 12 December 2020
Following a surf riding and broaching incident and subsequent collision by an experienced vessel operator, QinetiQ have been undertaking extensive investigations into the risk mitigation and safety management of pilotage operations. This presentation looks to discuss the risks presented during pilotage services, and provide a critical review of vessel design and service delivery approaches to understand the potential risk mitigations and management of pilot boat safety.
Article Maritime Pilot Tribute
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 9 December 2019
Video Harken Man Overboard Rescue System
published on 22 July 2024
Video Kingston 1 & Kingston 2 - Pilot Boats - Naming & Commissioning 2018
published on 29 August 2020
On Wednesday, January 24, 2018, the #PortAuthorityJa hosted a Naming & Commissioning Service for #Kingston1 and #Kingston2, two new pilot boats for the service of Jamaica. The new boats replace older, undersized and malfunctioning ones, and is part of ongoing meaningful improvements to maritime operations at at our ports island-wide! Here are highlights, courtesy of #WeirzWorldMedia!