Electronic Chart Standards: IHO ECDIS and ENC

This video explains the impact of lateral resistance on the turning circle of a vessel using animations. The video explains the term lateral resistance, shows an example of its impact on the turning circle and its associated aspects (advance, transfer, tactical diameter and drift angle).
Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations).

Manoeuvring large ships at close quarters and on shallow water is one of the most difficult aspects of shiphandling because of the complex hydraulic interactions depending on the ships' speeds, on the water depth and on lateral restrictions like in canals. Training is conducted both on meeting and on overtaking ships in shallow waters. This video shows how overtaking in a canal should be conducted: come in close to the stern and then move away from the bow that will be sucked towards your...

Managing the Attributes of Pilot Errors in the Process of Redevelopment of Marine Pilot Reliability Index MPRI): A Systematic Literature Review

A video by Capt. Pilot Nasir Khan, Pakistan
Why loud and clear communication is very important.

Course Name: Berthing, Anchoring & other Mooring Operations
Topic Name: Berthing

Clear statements from Fremantle Pilots and Fremantle Ports to ensure the safety of pilot transfers.

NQBP is proudly committed to safe shipping - watch as our Marine Pilot, Captain Luke Sorensen explains how he safely manoeuvres a vessel from the PortofHayPoint.
Fact: In 2015-16, 1133 vessels were handled at this NQBP port.

In this paper, the risk of ship pilotage in Jiangsu section of the Yangtze River is studied by fuzzy comprehensive evaluation: risk factor identification, risk evaluation and decision making suggestion.

A first cohort of trainee maritime pilots from Tanger Med and Nador West Med has successfully passed Morocco’s Maritime Pilotage Probationary Examination, marking an important development in the country’s approach to pilot training and competency assessment.