Pilot

A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, bar pilot, or simply pilot, is a sailor who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or river mouths. They are navigational experts possessing knowledge of the particular waterway such as its depth, currents, and hazards.

This video explores the question of why ships are so difficult to manoeuvre in reverse.

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature on the important role of tugboats in navigating the bigger vessels in harbors and canal, as well as the open seas.

The Bollard Pull value, which can be interpreted as the maximum thrust that is developed for a specific amount of time by the propulsion systems of any vessel to the fullest , when it has zero speed in the forward direction, is the criterion that allows us to understand how suitable a tugboat is for a port maneuver or a towing operation.

How LUXSPACE uses AIS messages to monitor worldwide shipping traffic

paradip pilot onboard along side at ship

Following a competitive, international selection process, the Port of London Authority (PLA) has signed a contract with British family-run company, Goodchild Marine Services Ltd, to build a new pilot vessel.

Crude Oil Tanker British Robin passing St Anns Head on a rather windy day in Pembrokeshire.

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