The Port of Milford Haven’s new pilot vessel has reached a key project milestone with a successful launch in the Netherlands, where the craft is currently under construction.

Article Marine Accident Investigation Branch (UK): Report 2020

published on 14 June 2021

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) examines and investigates all types of marine accidents to or on board UK vessels worldwide, and other vessels in UK territorial waters. Here is the annual report of 2020.

Article Today Marine-Pilots.com has registered 640 pilot organisations / companies worldwide

by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 9 February 2021

We've reached the 640!
120 countries are represented.

Article Ever Given: Egypt claims 900 million dollars in damages

published on 15 April 2021

For days, the container freighter "Ever Given" had blocked the Suez Canal. Now Egypt and the shipping company are apparently arguing about compensation. For safety's sake, the canal authorities had the ship chained up.

Opinion Example of a passage and berthing plan

by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 19 June 2020

As part of a good Master-Pilot exchange (MPX) the passage plan and berthing plan is discussed with the bridge team.

Video Seattle boat pilot embarking westerdam

published on 8 July 2022

life of boat pilot

Video Self-righting test and arrival of Pilot Boat "Hirondelle de la Manche" (2017)

published on 20 September 2021

Arrivée au Havre de la pilotine Hirondelle de la Manche

Article Maryland Pilots Order New Launch from Gladding-Hearn

published on 24 January 2023

The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered its fifth Chesapeake Class launch from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Delivery is scheduled for early 2024.

Article Pilot Shortage is Causing Vessel Traffic Backup in China

by Maritime Direct - published on 10 November 2021

Traffic has began to become congested and slowed due to specialized river pilots being mandated to quarantine due to Covid-19 regulations when returning from duties along China’s Yangtze which happens to be the longest river in East Asia.