Taking on a harbor pilot - The Beagle Channel - Argentina

How pilot embark the ship #marino #seaman

From home to work.

This action seeks compensation for injuries he alleges have prematurely ended his career in shipping.

Maritime pilots trace the roots of their profession back to the ancient Greeks and Romans when incoming ship captains employed experienced local fisherman to guide their merchant vessels safely into port. It’s a legacy of skill, strength, and sharp wits, and our Houston Pilots (“Pilots”) have been meeting vessels at Galveston’s bar to carry on these proud traditions for just shy of 100 years.

Documentary from 2019 by "The Sea Lad"

The United Kingdom Maritime Pilots' Association (UKMPA) has all been inundated with CV19 communications from all manner of sources in the last few weeks. Here is a condensed collection of information from the UKMPA.