Winter Edition of the BPC Pilotage Quarterly published

Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas leaving St Thomas pilot Boat 1/20/22

harbor pilots disembarking in Hong Kong
container ships - IKARIA and YM Excellence

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The pilot boat next to the ship after dropping off the Harbour Pilot

TV3'S JOSEPHINE FREMPONG tells the story of ghana first female marine pilot flying high the flag of Ghana.
the FIRST FEMALE PILOT to brave all odds and beat the men to it.

The vulnerability of GNSS in shore-based use is definitely different and to be regarded as much more risky than on the high seas.

It was in fact 25 June 1871 when King Vittorio Emanuele II of Italy, by Royal Decree 345, established a Pilot Corps in the port of Civitavecchia (60 kilometres north of Rome).

Introducing the new Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) professional platform – the next evolution in our fully integrated helm-to-propeller experience. Targeted for 2025, this groundbreaking innovation offers unparalleled comfort, performance, and sustainability for a new class of marine vessels.

Time for shift change. Captain Henry transferring from Pilot boat Texas City to Pilot boat Texas. Turn the sound up towards the end and hear those twin V12 Cummins sing.