Trainee Marine Pilot

Capt. Luigi Mennella is the new President of the Italian Federation of Ports Pilots.

‎Berthing a tanker ship LOA 185 m draft 9

Port Phillip Sea Pilots now have their new website online. The result is impressive. Well done!

We are satisfied with the result, and it shows that continued constructive dialogue with the employer pays off," writes Jens M. Sørensen, chairman of Lederne Søfart, in a press release.

Here’s a nice little video of pilotage at the Port of Cork as Safehaven’s Interceptor Pilot 48 ‘Solas’ undertakes pilot transfer with the Grimaldi line ferry ‘Grande Spagna’ in a heavy swell. We captured some fabulous drone footage.

Maneuvering ship at Singapore arrive, pick up the pilot and alongside, cargo operation, and then departure.

22m wavepiercing pilot boat

Safety of Navigation vs. Commercial Pressure / ROMEILs Tv Commercial Pressures impacts the safety of the vessel, study says Seafarers are pressured to keep quiet and keep the ship moving by ship operators, who dont want to lose inccome. Ship's officers who bring safety issues to the attention of management are exposed to the risk of retaliation. As whistle-blowers they may face punishment, demotion or even termination. International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots (MM&P) has...