The vessel will be based on a 17-meter wave-piercing pilot boat design delivered to Poland at the end of 2020. PILOT 17 WP is a highly capable and ergonomic vessel with ice-going capability and top speeds over 25 knots. The vessel also features IMO III exhaust system to reduce NOx emissions. The PILOT 17 WP is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2023.
The vessel will be based on a 17-meter wave-piercing pilot boat design delivered to Poland at the end of 2020. PILOT 17 WP is a highly capable and ergonomic vessel with ice-going capability and top speeds over 25 knots. The vessel also features IMO III exhaust system to reduce NOx emissions. The PILOT 17 WP is scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2023.
Video Introducing the *new* Pilot boat Golden Gate!
published on 26 September 2023
Following the namesake of its predecessor, the new P/V Golden Gate will provide high speed service for the San Francisco Bar Pilots Association.
Servicing the San Francisco Bay, and taking Pilots to the Off-shore station boat.
This new state of the art vessel is equipped with the latest in low emissions technology from MAN engines and Hamilton water jets. This is the first first in a new generation of pilot vessels that will meet CARB tier 4 emission requirements. All while being more fuel...
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Video Refusing to board due to a pilot ladder not rigged correctly
published on 20 June 2025
This lady came into port in an excellent day, however when I inspected the pilot ladder prior to board I saw that it was rigged using D-Shackles fastened between the side ropes, transferring all the weight and load of the ladder to the clamps and chokes. Truly an unsuitable method of securing the ladder. Retrieval line was also not above the first spreader
After pulling out the pilot boat, the ship was contacted by VHF and the captain was asked to instruct the crew in the usage of ropes and...