Mersey pilot boat runs aground, and Polish ship, Pilsudski, is sunk (1939)

Let us start a journey back in time. Back to the black and white films of history. The times have changed, but it is good to know what kind of things have changed and where are the roots of pilotage.

Look at Life Vol 01 Transport Pilot Aboard 1963
The story of Britain's pilotage services.

The Maryland Pilots have guided ships to and from Baltimore since the 1700's. They have been chartered as an organization since 1852. This is an edited except from films about the Pilots shot between 1950-1965 for the Port that Built a City and State. The original films are in the archives of the Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Returning the Huron Belle to Port Huron for Winter Lay-up

SWATH and SWASH are interesting technologies that allow a vessel to sail much more calmly in high waves. A stable and calm position of the ship is especially important for pilot boarding.

Challenge between SWATH tender "DÖSE" and two 30m mono hull vessels in 2013.

Here's the full video of recent sea trials with our two pilot boats including storm Ciara, three boats together and some boarding runs. Its quite an interesting little video with some great footage.

After 30+ years of service, the vessel needed to be re-powered. A $1.7 million re-powering project was initiated and completed during 2004.

What a beautiful manoeuvre! Arrival at Hamburg “Eurogate berth 6”, portside!
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By going trough this poster, you’ll find the regulations accessible by tapping on the various items in this poster.