Pilot Vacancy

An investigation into actual strength of ladders and intermediate securing methods used.
Capt. and Marine Pilot Troy Evans (New Zealand) decided to look into pilot ladder strength and intermediate securing arrangements after MNZ put out what he felt was a confusing and unclear document about securing of pilot ladders.

Like threading a needle. Watch as the skilled captain of the Pacific Chinook comes alongside of her sister ship the Pacific Pathfinder to transfer some crew. Watch how precise he can maneuver the boat with her water jets.

Experience the pilot disembarking. Subject vessel 180,000 DWT bulker in Kokkola, Finland, with more than 11 meters freeboard. Copyright: Finnpilot Pilotage

The pilots say that Port Tampa Bay leadership is leaning on them to change policies in ways they say would be less safe.

We had an amazing opportunity to go on a pilot boat with Captain Erick Gallagher and Captain Danny Gallagher, where we got a peek into their exciting jobs! Pilot boats transport maritime pilots between land and inbound or outbound ships. Video by bluewater.org, Blue Water Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

M/V PILOT 68 (CHEOY LEE shipyards 17m Self-righting Pilot Boat)

Up close with Ever Forward: Massive cargo ship stuck on Chesapeake Bay for a month

Engage Marine has announced that it recently awarded the marine pilot transfer services contract by the Port of Townsville.