Pilot

The crew from Rescue RS 172 in Norway at sea trial with Humphree interceptors in "Active" mode. Storm outside Hvaler, Norway.
”Our job is to be there for people at sea in any condition. No system can eliminate motions from a roaring North Sea, what Humphree does is to give us the best possible control of our workboats, a system that makes a real difference to get the job done.”
Knut Hveding, Manager New Builds
Norwegian Search and Rescue team

Look at Life Vol 01 Transport Pilot Aboard 1963
The story of Britain's pilotage services.

The construction and commissioning of a new pilot boat for Jacobsen Pilot Service in great pictures.

Found on YouTube. Created by "Capt Larry ". Originally published on 2024-05-24.

The IMO has adopted groundbreaking amendments to SOLAS Regulation V/23, introducing mandatory performance standards for pilot transfer arrangements.

Safehaven Marine have signed contracts with the Faroe Islands Rescue Service for an Interceptor 48
‘self-righting’ S.A.R. (Search and Rescue craft.) This is the second S.A.R. Interceptor 48 we have
supplied to the Faroe Islands following ‘Sverri’ in 2013, which has worked very well in the
challenging North Atlantic seas they face off the Islands, with her crew being totally confident with
her seakeeping abilities, performance and reliability during rescue operations over the last 7 years.

Video showing marine pilot navigating a cargo ship from Plan du Port

Stainsby is a 16m GRP Pilot Boat designed by Camarc and built by Holyhead Marine.