Ship piloting in pandemic times in Santa Marta, Colombia

August 2022, tanker Thun London and Foyle Leader pilot vessel. www.nightskyhunter.com

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Unfortunately, too many pilots climb a dubious ladder when in doubt.

Crude Oil Tanker British Robin passing St Anns Head on a rather windy day in Pembrokeshire.

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Goodchild Marine have designed an MOB recovery platform system that can be fitted to existing vessels or incorporated into new constructions.

The Princess Royal toured state of art Pilot Boat that serves the Port of London

The use of historical navigation data by ports is essential for safety investigations globally. In the digital age, a wealth of pilotage data is available, aiding operations and training but potentially causing stress if misused.

"Person over board - all pilot boat crewmembers and pilots should be trained in recovery as realistic as possible. Don’t wait for a real emergency to find out that something doesn’t work as intended!"

South Australian port operator Flinders Ports (FP) has entered into an agreement to purchase three new pilot vessels over the next three years from Melbourne-based boatbuilder Hart Marine.