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Winter Edition of the BPC Pilotage Quarterly published

published on 10 January 2023 - 82 -

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The Winter 2023 edition of the BPC Pilotage Quarterly is out now!

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Video Deep draft tanker to sea

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It does not happen very often that we have a Eurochannel bound ship to sea. In this case the MARIA P LEMOS, 333 m with a draft of 20,7 m left Rotterdam underway to the Far East .

Video Pilot Boat Hamburg Pilot 3

published on 19 November 2025

The Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) today presented the pilot transfer vessel Hamburg Pilot 3 in the Port of Hamburg.

Video Pilot Vessel "Bjarcas" - Denmark

published on 24 March 2025

Danpilot Bjarcas (MMSI 219029577) Pilot Vessel. Gross Tonnage 16,4. L. 14.83. W. 4.17. Built 1992.Halmatic Ltd.

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Article Marine-Pilots.com: Login, comment function and new logo online

by Frank Diegel - published on 17 February 2020

Marine-Pilots.com has launched some new important features: Marine Pilots can register to our website and comment articles and videos now. And take a look at the new logo.

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Video Documentation 'Marine Pilots' from Port Botany, Sydney (2018)

published on 10 September 2020

It’s an ancient profession that’s vital to Australia’s economic survival. Marine pilots are responsible for the safe movement of cargo and cruise ships in and out of the country’s harbours. Rachel Hayter took to the seas to learn more. (April 2018)

Video Pilot transfer at Port of Cork

published on 5 March 2025

Here’s a nice little video of pilotage at the Port of Cork as Safehaven’s Interceptor Pilot 48 ‘Solas’ undertakes pilot transfer with the Grimaldi line ferry ‘Grande Spagna’ in a heavy swell. We captured some fabulous drone footage.

Article Enhancing Pilot Ladder Safety: The Role of New SOLAS Regulations

by Herman Broers - published on 8 January 2025

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) upcoming amendments to SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 23, represent a significant step forward in enhancing the safety of pilot ladder operations.