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Video Registerloods in Amsterdam-IJmond - Nederlands Loodswezen
published on 1 October 2021
Video Self-righting test and arrival of Pilot Boat "Hirondelle de la Manche" (2017)
published on 20 September 2021
Article Brazil Pilots issue Common Errors in PTA’s notice
published on 26 November 2021
Article Noatum Maritime orders Artemis EF-12 foiling pilot boat
published on 5 May 2025
Article Midwest Port Pilots ISPO certified
by ISPO - International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organisations - published on 30 August 2022
Video HDPE pilot boat
published on 15 July 2020
Video PLA River Thames Pilot Cutter Dji Inspire 2
published on 28 January 2021
Pilot cutters are used to take pilots between the three pilot stations (at Gravesend, Harwich and Ramsgate) and ships entering or leaving the Port of London.
Three dedicated pilot cutters Patrol, Guide and our hybrid Leader are based at Gravesend. The six cutters used at Ramsgate are operated by a Estuary Services Limited, which is jointly owned by the PLA and Medway Ports Ltd.