Video Maritime Pilot Training V - Pilot Ladder Training
published on 12 May 2021
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 Education: Effect of Drift Force and unstable moment
published on 20 June 2024
Video SWATH vs. Mono Hull
published on 21 December 2019
Video Thrilling Sunrise Mission at the Port of Tyne
published on 11 April 2025
An unforgettable sunrise at sea as the pilot boat Hadrian delivers a pilot to the Grampian Tweed on approach to the Port of Tyne! With the sky blazing in incredible colours, we head out at first light to meet the Grampian Tweed offshore. Watch as the Hadrian carefully manoeuvres alongside to safely transfer the pilot, all against the backdrop of a stunning North Sea sunrise. This is a true behind-the-scenes look at life on the water — ship handling, teamwork, and breathtaking views from the...
Video Port of Liverpool - Pilot Boat "Petrel"
published on 4 August 2025
Article Lithuania's Klaipeda Port orders hybrid pilot boats from Estonian builder
by Baird Maritime - published on 31 July 2024
Video Is this a dangerous manoeuvre in a Pilot Boat?
published on 26 October 2020
Editors note: A film of a pilot boat has just been published on YouTube with the title "How Dangerous being in a Pilot Boat..." on YouTube. I'm not sure if this really shows a dangerous maneuver, maybe the experts can comment on it here.
But in principle it is problematic to approach the ship in such a small Pilot Boat in the wake from astern and cross the waves there. I remember an accident from Finland in December 2017 where the boat capsized and people died. Is this situation shown here...