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Video Pilots board cruise ships in choppy waters. Fast pilot boats. Auckland & Malta
published on 28 May 2020
Video Maritime Pilot - The grounding of Leda Maersk - Episode 5
by Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 12 August 2024
Video Berthing "Champion Ebony" in Palm Oil Jetty Bintulu Port
published on 1 August 2020
Video Pilots in Port of Ceuta, Strait of Gibraltar Boat
published on 24 January 2022
Video Capt Bobby! Pilot Interview & Ship Job from the Bridge
published on 19 August 2026
Video PLA River Thames Pilot Cutter Dji Inspire 2
published on 28 January 2021
Pilot cutters are used to take pilots between the three pilot stations (at Gravesend, Harwich and Ramsgate) and ships entering or leaving the Port of London.
Three dedicated pilot cutters Patrol, Guide and our hybrid Leader are based at Gravesend. The six cutters used at Ramsgate are operated by a Estuary Services Limited, which is jointly owned by the PLA and Medway Ports Ltd.