Opinion Should the Captain go down with the ship?
by Melvin Mathews - published on 10 November 2020
Video Port Everglades Pilot Carl Mahler boarding the Submarine USS New Hampshire
published on 17 January 2023
Article Furetank (Sweden) turns former office into advanced ship simulator training centre
published on 7 February 2023
Video How fast we can save a life, with the Pacific Pilot Boats
published on 3 June 2022
In this part two video of the man overboard drill series. In one continuous take and no speed adjustments. You can see once the dummy is launched in the water. How fast the crew can come to a complete stop. The boats captain moves to the stern control station, Deploy the stern scoop and rescue the survivor. All of this happing in less than two minuets. An amazing display of teamwork and skill. Filmed using a DJI Mini 2 If you are interested in purchasing a Mini here is a link to my DJI...
Video Pilot Disembarking from a Ship GoPro !
published on 30 March 2021
Video Mindfulness in Shipping Webinar
published on 24 July 2020
Video Delaware River Pilot Boat Overfalls
published on 29 April 2025
Video South Esk & Ederra 7 Interceptor 48 pilot boats rough weather sea trials
published on 25 November 2022
Here’s a nice video of the recent sea trials with ‘South Esk’, a new Interceptor 48 pilot boat for the Montrose Port Authority in Scotland. It was fairly rough during our sea trial days with a fair bit of wind, and although it was touch and go flying the drone, we managed to capture some wonderful video of her and Ederra 7 at the entrance to Cork Harbour in a gale.
Video NASAIMARINE P11 & NASAIMARINE P17, en el puerto de Sant Carles de la Ràpita.
published on 22 July 2021
Video Who are Marine Pilots? Australasian Marine Pilots Institute
published on 13 March 2025
The Australasian Marine Pilots Institute is the professional body representing marine pilots throughout Australasia. It assists in the setting of standards, safety management and provides support and guidance with ongoing professional development. AMPI provides advice to regulators on how to improve operational safety in our ports, and ensures that member pilots and their organisations continue to lead in world’s best practice. Together with its partners, AMPI has developed a set of...