Pilot boat Lorient harbor - Storm Ulla 2014

Found on YouTube. Created by "Apollo Duck".

Full specification and contact details: https://www.apolloduck.com/z/644764

COB0083 Pilot Boat For Sale
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Commissioned in January 2002
Type reverse-reduction gear
It is fitted with very complete radio and navigation devices, as well as all the fire-fighting, rescue and safety equipment, complying with French rules (Division 222).

DO Tanks capacity 2 x 1500 liters
DO Consumption 2 x 130 liters / hour at 100%
Main engine oil capacity 2 x 120 liters Shell RIMULA R4L 15W40
Main engine coolant capacity 2 x 162 liters
Oil changi... read more at: https://www.apolloduck.com/z/644764

The three main french pilotage stations in the Channel - North Sea have changed their recruitment conditions for taking a pilotage examination.

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a complete navigational simulator upgrade for the Le Havre pilot station in France. The intention is to provide the pilot station with a totally new simulator specifically adapted to the requirements of the pilots’ operations. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in February 2020.The new unique visualisation system to be supplied is based on 14 DP projectors, comprising seven main circular and seven ground projection systems. It features a panoramic 350-degree screen.

The Pacific Pilotage Authority says: "There is a common misunderstanding amongst vessel operators that vessels built prior to 2012 are exempt from some of the requirements for pilot transfer arrangements. This is incorrect...".

Found on YouTube. Created by "American P&I Club"

The American P&I Club’s Loss Prevention team is dedicated to protecting the most valuable resource the maritime industry has – the human resource! Earlier this year, the Club hosted local Members, pilots, and industry experts in New York City for a round table discussion entitled “Safe Boarding of Vessels”. Participants discussed boarding procedures and boarding equipment on various types of vessels and solutions for reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls.

In this video, Danielle Centeno – Vice President, Loss Prevention/Survey Compliance – discusses three keys to safe boarding that came out of that session.

For more on safe boarding – and many more safety-related topics – please see the Loss Prevention section of the Club’s website:

Found on YouTube. Created by "Stuart Morris"

Harbour pilots perform tricky operations boarding big cruise ships from fast pilot boats. Auckland and Malta.

Found on YouTube. Created by "Bruno's outdoor Adventures".

A DEEP SEA PILOT BOARDING AN ICE BREAKING TANKER TO DISCHARGE GAS CONDENSATE IN GERMANY FROM SABETTA RUSSIA

Found on YouTube. Created by "SMR Pilot"

"Mizar" is a 165 LOA containership, which follows a liner route between the caribbean and the US.
It has a fixed pitch propeller and a bow thruster, which makes it easier to handle. This maneuver consisted of basically just pulling her off the dock and then doing a 160 turn.

Found on YouTube. Created by "Karanvir Singh Nayyar".

This video includes how we transit STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR on the biggest ship in the world (EMMA MAERSK)
I have included some bridge procedures we are required to carry out PRE-ARRIVAL and how MASTER-PILOT exchange is carried out .

For aspiring sailors , do watch the whole video as you will learn how life at sea works , the challenges we face and the pros and cons of merchant navy .

I conduct Q&A session on my Instagram account, so don't forget to follow me there too