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Video Sail training ship "Amerigo Vespucci" operated by the Livorno Pilots
published on 5 July 2020
Video How Harbor Pilots Dock Massive Cargo Ships (Full Process)
published on 6 May 2024
In this video we follow along with Capt. Dane of the Palm Beach Harbor Pilots Association on a windy Saturday morning as he brings in a massive bulk carrier cargo ship into the Port of Palm Beach. This vessel which has a draft of 27 ft, and a beam of 99 ft is the maximum allowable size vessel allowed to transit into the port due to the shoaling going on that forces all vessel to have a maximum operating draft of 29 ft. No room for error. Also featured in this video is a regular cargo vessel...
Opinion The Story behind the Puget Sound Pilots Maternity Policy
by Writer Mauri Shuler - published on 19 September 2022
Opinion Piloting in the Corona Era - Understanding differences in COVID-19 mitigating procedures
by Herman Broers - Rotterdam / Netherlands - published on 20 April 2020
Video A Journey on Kiel Canal, Germany
published on 25 September 2022
Video AIS track of MILANO BRIDGE on 6 April 2020 (Busan port)
published on 8 April 2020
According to AIS past track data, the vessel was obviously too fast on 9 knots and also going down the wind (4-5 bft., take a look at the exhaust from the stack) when entered the inner harbour considering the size and displacement. That speed was approximate 3 ship lengths to the pier and there was the on pier wind after the turn. Why the ship entered the port so fast will be the subject of the investigations to be awaited. Knowing South Korea procedures there will be no just marine...
Article Become a member of Marine-Pilots.com with your own profile
by Frank Diegel - published on 18 July 2024
Article AIMPA Journal- March 2021 issue IX
by AIMPA - All India Marine Pilots' Association - published on 19 March 2021
Video Disembarking Pilot (Port Said)
published on 7 June 2022
We have reached Port Said at the northern end of the Suez Canal. Could not have been a more enjoyable adventure. Thank you Suez Canal Authority for the two excellent pilots, specially Emad, and the support specially at Ismailia.
Editor's note:
Other countries, other habits: especially when it comes to safety standards. Life jackets, for example, are not to be seen here.