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Herman Broers is to become the new managing director of Nederlands Loodswezen B.V. He succeeds Willem Bentinck, who will step down as managing director on 1 June 2022.

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.

This paper aims to explore the possibilities of improving team performance on the bridge in pilotage waters. The pilot and the bridge team have a common goal: to navigate the ship safely and smoothly.

Le Saint-Laurent n’est pas un long fleuve tranquille: il faut des compétences spécifiques pour l’apprivoiser. Rencontre avec Simon Lebrun, pilote maritime, qui guide les navires étrangers et canadiens dans des sections difficiles du Saint-Laurent entre Montréal et Trois-Rivières. Pour ne rien manquer de nos prochaines capsules vidéo, abonnez-vous à notre chaîne. Activez les notifications pour être avisé lorsque de nouvelles vidéos sont publiées. Pour nous suivre sur les réseaux sociaux :...

Latest Version: Necessary knowledge about pilot ladders by PTR Holland. Very good summary! Download free of charge.

Poseidon Sea Pilots starts their world-class trainee program. Highly experienced master mariners train in local conditions. They all say the new job offers excitement, diversity and, for some, it’s a dream come true.

A Dutch innovation of a Trimonoran introduces a whole new way of sailing: faster, safer, more comfortable and sustainable: A revolutionary breakthrough in the world of ship design.

Step back in time to the height of Britain's maritime influence with this look at the unsung heroes of the shipping industry: the sea pilots. In the 1960s, as global trade patterns shifted and shipping technology began its rapid evolution, British sea pilots remained the vital, trusted guides navigating the world’s most complex waterways. From the treacherous currents of the River Mersey to the bustling ports of the coast, these men held the legal conduct of massive vessels in their hands,...

Another worthful video by Knud Benedict, Germany