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Video Why Did MV Golden Ray Capsize? NTSB Releases Report
published on 24 September 2021
Article Safehaven Marine signs contract with P&O Maritime for new pilot boat
published on 20 October 2022
Video Pilot Launch PV Malu Bau off Point Lonsdale
published on 13 December 2023
Article EVER GIVEN has been moved soon to be refloated or positioned along bank
published on 29 March 2021
Opinion Obituary of Captain Pilot Troy Evans (New Zealand)
by Frank Diegel - published on 5 January 2022
Video Maritime Voices: Clint Winegar, Presiding Officer, Houston Pilots
published on 10 October 2025
Video PLA River Thames Pilot Cutter Dji Inspire 2
published on 28 January 2021
Pilot cutters are used to take pilots between the three pilot stations (at Gravesend, Harwich and Ramsgate) and ships entering or leaving the Port of London.
Three dedicated pilot cutters Patrol, Guide and our hybrid Leader are based at Gravesend. The six cutters used at Ramsgate are operated by a Estuary Services Limited, which is jointly owned by the PLA and Medway Ports Ltd.