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Video Pilots board cruise ships in choppy waters. Fast pilot boats. Auckland & Malta
published on 28 May 2020
Video A Day in the Life of a Marine Pilot - Sipho Mnisi
published on 26 October 2021
Article Dutch Safety Board: Stricter instructions for transfer of pilots
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 12 August 2024
Article Murphy's law on pilot boarding - Arie Palmers
by Arie Palmers - published on 20 July 2021
Video On Call with the River Tyne Pilot Boat ⚓ Real Life, Real Action
published on 13 November 2025
Join me for a full shift working on the River Tyne as part of the pilot boat crew — serving ships, surveying the river, using our underwater drone, and even lifting the boat out for essential repairs. From early starts to emergency call-outs, this video gives you a real look behind the scenes at life on the water. ⚙️ What’s in this video: Pilot boat duties & ship transfers River Tyne survey missions Underwater drone footage Boat maintenance and lift-out Responding to emergency call-outs 🎥...