Article The Master, Mate & Pilot Magazine - Spring 2022 Edition - is online
published on 12 April 2022
Article Safe Passage - Edition Winter 2021
by Australasian Marine Pilots Institute - published on 21 July 2021
Article Safe Passage - Edition Summer 2021/22
by Australasian Marine Pilots Institute - published on 15 November 2021
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.
Video Nautik-Training auf der simulierten Brücke
published on 28 October 2020
Video Why Can't Ships Reverse Around Corners?
published on 20 September 2024
Article New app: Pilot´s Tug Assist Tool PTAT - Bollard Pull Calculation for Marine Pilots
by Capt. M. Baykal Yaylai - published on 19 February 2020
Required tug power and number of tugs needed in variable conditions of wind, current and waves isin most cases an assessment made by pilots based on their professional experience. However, assessments will raise questions by lawyers if something goes wrong. They will use tools to calculate what really is needed with respect to tug power and number of tugs. They have furthermore the advantage of time.