Lesath and Procyon. Pilot vessels at the Port of Rotterdam

It is frequently a Maritime requirement for a ship to employ and have onboard, a Ships Pilot when entering port. His/ her presence will greatly enhance the safe docking of a vessel into port, harbor or to an anchorage.

Pilots Association for the Bay and River Delaware Pilot Boat JP Virden heading out to put a Pilot on a ship.

Time for shift change. Captain Henry transferring from Pilot boat Texas City to Pilot boat Texas. Turn the sound up towards the end and hear those twin V12 Cummins sing.

The Halifax Pilot Boat recovering a Pilot from a cruise ship in some rough weather
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Tampa Bay Pilot

The American Pilots’ Association has sent a letter to state pilotage authorities across the United States on behalf of approximately 1,200 American ship pilots to improve safety pilot safety following the death of a New York pilot in December.

Sea Pilot,Dock Master and Ship Master With Manouver at Radiance Pacific Singapore
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Why “Danish Butter Cookies” are a part of the standard navigational equipment…