14 Days Timelapse of U.S. East Coast in 10 Minutes, across New York, Charleston, Savannah

MALDIVES PILOTAGE

"An old experienced pilot sometimes loses a ship by his assurance and over confidence of his knowledge, as effectually as a young pilot does by his ignorance and want of experience."
Let us remind ourselves every day of the principles of safe seamanship...

A U.S. federal pilot shares his experience navigating icy waters on Lake Michigan.

Pilots are expert ship handlers who possess detailed knowledge of local waterways. They are transported by high speed "Pilot Boat" or helicopter from shore to an inbound ship and from an outbound ship back ashore. Most ports have compulsory pilotage.

Today I will discuss a very simple and useful practical trick often used by pilots.

When we have to berth a vessel with small clearances forward and aft (say 20 to 25 mtr fwd and aft) it is very essential that you are able to estimate your position. Now most of the time you have a berthing supervisor on jetty who will help you with position.

What does a pilot do? Job description

A cargo ship is guided into Port by the Pilot boat on a breezy February morning- Filmed with a Sony RX10 Mk iv
Ship - Fast Sim
Port- Shoreham

In this video we are trying to show how a ship enters into Mombasa port through a canal and the procedure of berthing.

Other countries, other morals. What do you think about the work of the ship's crew? Do they work carefully in accordance with the regulations?