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Navigator 2021 by Loodswezen is available now

published on 10 January 2022 - 91 -

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Loodswezen, Dutch Pilots Corporation, presents the latest edition Navigator magazine. To read the issue, click the link below.

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Article Report on Safe Tug Procedures

by Captain Henk Hensen (Marine Consultant) - published on 6 February 2020

Based on Pilot, Tug Master and Ship Captain Questionnaires

Compiled by:

Captain Henk Hensen FNI FITA Captain Daan Merkelbach FITA Captain F. van Wijnen MNI

Article Portrait of a female maritime pilot Karolina Jabrzyk

published on 9 January 2026

A portrait honouring the "vital role" women play in the maritime industry has been unveiled.

Article London Pilots issue Quick Reference Guide for PTA’s

by Port of London Authority - published on 9 September 2024

London Pilots (PLA) have issued an excellent quick reference guide for Pilot Transfer arrangements, which can be used for pilots as well as ship’s crews. Please take not of this document and if you can, try to incorporate it into your procedures.

Article Survey: Sustainability in Maritime Pilotage

by Ship senior pilot Seyed Behbood Issazadeh - published on 21 August 2025

The maritime sector is experiencing a significant shift due to escalating environmental issues, changing regulatory frameworks, and heightened public demands for sustainability. During this transformation, marine pilots are essential;

Article Procurement of a 12m Pilot Boat, Samoa

by Samoa Ports Authority - published on 11 May 2021

Deadline: 15th June 2021

Video Pilot boarding MV ARKLOW MARSH in Spain (San Ciprian)

published on 4 September 2022

Pilot boat build by Safehaven Marine

Video Difficulties Of Embarkation

published on 28 November 2022

Video NOK-Kanalsteurer Dieter Morhardt über seinen Beruf

published on 28 July 2021

Dieter Morhardt ist Kanalsteurer auf dem Nord-Ostsee-Kanal. Was den Beruf ausmacht erzählt er im Video.
Eine umfangreiche Reportage zu den Kanalsteurern gibt es hier:
https://www.shz.de/regionales/kiel/kanalsteurer-auf-dem-nord-ostsee-kanal-ein-in-deutschland-einmaliger-beruf-id19542646.html

Video 2019: "Ever Given" Allided with Berthed Ferry "Finkenwerder" in Hamburg

published on 28 March 2021

On 9 February 2019, near the Port of Hamburg, the EVER GIVEN struck the 25-metre HADAG ferry Finkenwerder, moored at the Blankenese jetty, and severely damaged it. Two minutes after the collision, a ban was imposed on sailing on the Elbe due to strong winds.