This is how a pilot boarding ship

"Rope Ladders" by PTR Holland

A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, bar pilot, or simply pilot, is a sailor who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or river mouths. They are navigational experts possessing knowledge of the particular waterway such as its depth, currents, and hazards.

Found on YouTube. Created by The Sea Human.

This notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers of the obligation to provide safe pilot transfer arrangements.

Found on YouTube. Created by "Jim Kunze".

Pilot leaves the Regent Seven Seas Navigator at Halifax

PTR Holland - TV Rijnmond 2003

Found on YouTube. Created by "The Rotterdam Pilot". Recorded on 2020-09-27.

In this Time-lapse and Bodycam clip, the ULCS EVER GOVERN is underway to sea. There I am met by the Pilot Station Vessel PROCYON and transferred to the inbound MT STEN FJELL underway to Europoort again.

Video showing marine pilot navigating a cargo ship from Plan du Port

Found on YouTube. Cretaed by "Sea Life"

The Baltic Workboats US wave-piercing, high-performance, self-righting aluminum pilot boat cuts through rough seas with ease, featuring superior sea keeping abilities, low vibration, low noise levels and high fuel efficiency all thanks to its advanced, modern design.