Video 16m Pilot Boat Stainsby - Launching
published on 8 October 2020
Article Briggs Marine Adds New Pilot Boat in the UK
published on 12 March 2024
Article Williams Shipping welcomes new port-service vessel
published on 29 June 2022
Video Queens Harbour Master pilot boat SD Solent racer escorting HMS Defender into Portsmouth harbour
published on 3 March 2021
Video Pilotboat Galveston sliding into the pilot station after a run.
published on 21 August 2025
Video The way of Pilot on boarding
published on 2 December 2021
The pilot plays a crucial role in the safe navigation of the vessel to her destination. Expert in the local waters, a Pilot is imperative to the Bridge Team. Berthing/un-berthing, anchoring, transiting narrow channels etc. are very specialized operations and require expertise of a very objective manner that results in efficient planning, monitoring and execution of safe passage. When a ship needs to enter or leave a harbor, marine pilots are sent aboard via a small pilot boat to safely...
Article British Ports Association Eyeing up Autonomous shipping possibilities
published on 26 August 2020
The British Ports Association has launched a new initiative looking at the implications of autonomous shipping for UK ports, including a call for evidence from interested parties. Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) involves the automation of vessel and onboard processes which could alter how ports and ships interface with each other. The BPA which represents the majority of UK port activity including 85% of the shipping movements in and out of the country, is keen to explore what the future developments of shipping will mean for the sector.