Video Discussion on Wind effect - drifting with no propulsion, only thrusters
published on 11 July 2020
Article Study: Understanding the systemic influences on maritime pilot decision-making
published on 19 April 2023
Article Enhancing Pilot Ladder Safety: The Role of New SOLAS Regulations
by Herman Broers - published on 8 January 2025
Article What is a SWASH pilot boat? What's the difference to the SWATH technology?
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 5 June 2020
Opinion Accidents: Prevent or react
by Steven Detre (Saab Technology) - published on 25 November 2022
Port operations, whether these are being performed on water or on land, are often not without risk. Pilots boarding a ship while sailing, navigating through narrow passages, collision avoidance with other smaller or larger vessels, discharging and moving cargo on land, walking between container handling equipment and trucks…
Video New Pilot Boat DPC Dodder Arrives in Dublin Ports
published on 7 April 2022
Dublin Port Company has taken delivery of a new Pilot Boat, named DPC Dodder. The state-of-the art vessel, which represents a significant investment to support the critical service performed by the pilots and pilot boat crews, arrived in Dublin Port on St. Patrick’s Day having set sail from Great Yarmouth last month.
Designed by French Naval Architect Pantocarene for both fuel efficiency and performance in challenging weather conditions, DPC Dodder features the latest navigational and...