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How GPS works? Trilateration explained

The Hibernia joins the Belfast Harbour operational marine fleet.

Ships in Freeport of Riga

The Brightlingsea Harbour Commission of Essex, UK, recently took delivery of a new pilot boat built by Seaward Boat Development Company based on the Isle of Wight.

Pilot boat at Velsen-Noord crew prepares to join cruise ship Norwegian Prima.

Recording of cruise ship Pilots boarding from boat at speed

Presentation by Nick Bonser at the AMPI Conference Wollongong 2022.

To boost efficiency of Yantian ship arrivals. The amendments represents the first time pilots from Hong Kong and Shenzhen have been allowed to navigate in the other’s respective waters, eliminating the need for a mid-ocean transfer of personnel.

The IMPA has published on 30th June 2020 a letter about crew exchange in times of corona. Read the letter here:

Thursday 5th March – The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has issued brand new guidance for the global shipping industry to help combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The comprehensive 22-page document has been produced in collaboration with prominent international bodies.