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Award winning 15m wavepiercing pilot boat

This video explores the question of why ships are so difficult to manoeuvre in reverse.

MV Astoria, Dunkirk

The Federal New York and the M.S. Westcott Sliding through the Detroit River in May 2026, the Federal New York towered over the tiny but legendary M.S. Westcott, a perfect Great Lakes contrast of scale and tradition. Built in 2024 for Fednav, Canada’s largest dry-bulk shipping company, the Federal New York stretches nearly 656 feet long, carries roughly 34,700 deadweight tons, and was designed specifically for efficient St. Lawrence Seaway and Great Lakes service. Alongside her, the M.S....

The American Pilots’ Association (APA) announced Clayton L. “Clay” Diamond will assume the duties of Executive Director and General Counsel effective January 1. Diamond succeeds Paul Kirchner, who has been APA Executive Director-General Counsel since 1992.

On board Pilot One during boarding maneuvers to one of the regular ferries that connects Tarifa with Tangier city.

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Pilot jumping onboard the Carnival Luminosa at Cairns from the pilot boat .