Marine Pilot / Harwich Haven

In April, 25 percent fewer ships on the German Kiel Canal (NOK) - and things could get even worse. It seems that the exemplary situation at the NOK certainly affects many other channels in the world in a similar way.

Captain Jonathan Tennant has been called a hero for his decision to intentionally ground the Golden Ray, keeping it out of the main shipping channel.

Pilot Boat Marseille France port

While in many western countries of the world, pilots there have already been preferentially vaccinated against COVID-19, pilots in other countries such as Malaysia are struggling to get vaccinated.

Video footage from the Florø rescue helicopter.

Pilot of cargo ship Ever Forward, which ran aground in Chesapeake Bay last year, gives up license

Launching pilotvessel for Port of Milford Haven

Cateamaran boat approaches for pilot boarding

For "Der Spiegel", an experienced pilot and ex-captain analysed the accident of the freighter Ever Given, which blocked the Suez Canal for days, on the basis of documents. His conclusion: the captain and pilot made serious mistakes during the passage.