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Pilotage is being able to navigate safely into and out of a harbour/anchorage/port knowing where you are at all times, where your hazards are and a safe route in/out. This is particularly useful if you are heading into somewhere new or a challenging/busy area – or both!
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Article Pilots’ Pocket Guide and Checklist - Second Edition released
published on 19 January 2022
Video Shiphandling: Pivot Point and Transverse Thrust
published on 22 May 2022
Video SAMMON Intro Ships Manoeuvring Predictions
published on 11 July 2020
Article Origins of the IMPA pilot mark
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 24 October 2019
There are many things in both our everyday and professional lives which we take for granted and never question the origins of, an example of this might be the IMPA recommended ‘pilot mark or pilot line’, which is sometimes seen on the side of vessels indicating where a vessels freeboard exceeds 9 metres.
Video Port Aransas in Corpus Christi, Texas Ship MT Seaways Yellowstone | Berthing | Mooring | Discharging
published on 12 August 2022
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫: The lecture or topic found in this video is my personal experience and I am just sharing my knowledge. To this date, whatever is said in here is still applicable. All content on this channel is provided for entertainment purposes only.. However, it is for educational purposes and that for cross referencing and comparison, it would be advisable to read or view related post or the Creative Common Video as per link below. The content should never be used to substitute...
Video Pilot launch Griffiths onboard and off Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia.
published on 15 October 2025
Video Collision with Holtenau high bridge (Video in German)
published on 2 December 2022
Article Mapping Safe Maritime Pilotage: Understanding Complexity in Maritime Pilotage
by University of York - published on 9 February 2026
