Winter Edition of the BPC Pilotage Quarterly published

Ever Forward Freed What's Going on With Shipping? April 17, 2022 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - former merchant mariner and maritime historian at Campbell University - discusses the successful ungrounding of MV Ever Forward from its location outside of Baltimore and its movement to an anchorage off Annapolis. This video will be followed by another with detailed photos and videos once they can be compiled. #EverForward #Cheasapeake #Evergreen #container #containership #logistics...

The pilot at Nagasaki Port fell into the water at around 0530 Tokyo time on 5 May while boarding the cruise ship DIAMOND PRINCESS, which was about to enter Nagasaki.

Spring is already here and in line with Pilot charts trends, wind and swell are starting to veer towards North East, giving us sunny days.
Perfect temperature with clear sky to go alongside on board a left-handed CPP lady

New pilot vessel, the TRENT, has joined ABP Humber’s fleet at the port of Grimsby. An investment of £1.2 million, the TRENT is the second in class, Orc design 171, to be delivered to the Humber as part of ABP’s pilot boat replacement programme.

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Video by Capt Amit Kumar Singh, Marine Pilot / Port Captain

June 21, 2021

Throughout the world, mariners rely upon nautical charts to guide their voyages, to assist them in avoiding obstructions, and to note any special ocean conditions when sailing.

The Alusafe 1620 Pilot is a special designed Pilot Vessel. The vessel is designed for harsh weather in open seas as well as in sheltered waters with high marine traffic.