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Video 18 meter pilot boat built by Hart Marine, with ZF Marine Transmission
published on 28 February 2020
Article Special pilot job for Ems pilots and NAUTITEC
published on 10 May 2021
Article AIS Hub for Pilot Boats - Eight Pilots simultaneously
by TRENZ GmbH - published on 25 November 2024
Video First portion of Golden Ray taken away
published on 1 December 2020
Article A ship like no other: CMA CGM Jacques Saade, 23,000 TEU, LNG powered
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 23 September 2020
Video Pilot Boat JP Virden Indian River Inlet 2/3/26
published on 9 February 2026
Article Turkish Chief officer fell into water checking draft, died, Russia
published on 6 February 2022
Video Rencontre avec un pilote maritime au port de Sète
published on 30 May 2020
Connaissez vous le métier de pilote maritime ? Rencontre avec Gabriel Charpentier à Sète dans l'Hérault. Lorsque les navires de plus de 55 mètres arrivent dans un port, les pilotes maritimes prennent le relais du commandant. Ils ont la responsabilité de faire entrer ces gros bateaux par tous les temps. Lors d'une escale, ils sont les premiers à monter à bord en pleine mer sur une échelle de corde de neuf mètres.
Reportage de Cybèle Plichart
Video Life At Sea, Pilot Boarding Ship in Rough Weather
published on 7 February 2020
A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, bar pilot, or simply pilot, is a sailor who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or river mouths. They are navigational experts possessing knowledge of the particular waterway such as its depth, currents, and hazards.