Digitalisation of the Oceans Virtual Summit

Editors note: Great video with a brilliant technique: Move your phone while watching and see the different angles of the full 360 degree view. Amazing!
A big thank you to Kris de Decker.

Recording of cruise ship Pilots boarding from boat at speed

As seen from the https://www.capewatertours.com/ Dolphin Cruise!!

The hazards of Pilot boarding
Throughout 2016, the International Maritime Pilots’ Association (IMPA) held a safety campaign focused upon the standard of pilot ladders and associated equipment. CHIRP supported this campaign and received many reports on the subject.
This first report describes issues concerning pilot access near
the non-parallel ends of a ship, and use of a retractable platform.

On March 13, 2022, at approximately 1812 Eastern Standard Time (EST), the Hong Kong flagged containership EVER FORWARD departed Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore,

A group of Pilots from the Sandy Hook Pilot Association joined us for a ride along on a damp winter day.

Witness the Historic D/S Hestmanden at the Port of Tyne Experience the majestic arrival and departure of the D/S Hestmanden, Norway's cherished steamship, as she graces the Port of Tyne. This video captures the seamless pilotage operations, showcasing the collaboration between the ship and local maritime pilots. About D/S Hestmanden: Built: 1911 by Laxevaags Maskin & Jernskibsbyggeri in Bergen, Norway Length: 59.47 meters | Beam: 9.17 meters Tonnage: 755 gross tons | DWT: 965 tons...

Built for the demands of pilot transfer operations, the Artemis EF-12 Pilot delivers zero-emission performance without compromise. Combining speed, precision and robustness, its advanced hydrofoil technology reduces drag and wake, creating a smoother ride, sharper handling and dramatically lower energy consumption. Discover the Artemis EF-12 Pilot https://bit.ly/3VJN4Ab #pilotboat #portoperations #zeroemissions #electricboat #artemistechnologies Follow Artemis Technologies' social channels:...

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.

When publishing articles or pictures about pilots and their pilot ladders, very often we see the use of backpacks. The use of backpacks is controversial, since its weight, or buoyancy, can influence the functioning of the lifejacket used.