Pilot boat by Alumarine Shipyard

The three main french pilotage stations in the Channel - North Sea have changed their recruitment conditions for taking a pilotage examination.

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a complete navigational simulator upgrade for the Le Havre pilot station in France. The intention is to provide the pilot station with a totally new simulator specifically adapted to the requirements of the pilots’ operations. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in February 2020.The new unique visualisation system to be supplied is based on 14 DP projectors, comprising seven main circular and seven ground projection systems. It features a panoramic 350-degree screen.

Video Courtesy: Kristijan Sablic

Luke Sorensen began his career as a Marine Pilot in 2011. Now the Manager of Pilotage Services, North Queensland Bulk Ports (NQBP), he mentors Pilots moving through the NQBP Training Framework to become competent and confident in bringing ships into berth at our ports. Luke explains the process of mentoring.

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According to a report today by www.MaritimeBulletin.net a mooring boat was rammed from a container ship and sunk.

Movement to Universal Terminal Jetty 7, bridge view with Pilot Onboard

As part of a good Master-Pilot exchange (MPX) the passage plan and berthing plan is discussed with the bridge team.