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Opinion Five questions for Olli Taipale, Chief Pilot at Finnpilot
published on 2 December 2020
Article The scariest 15 minutes of my life
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 14 August 2019
Video "Ship's Pilot" - A poem by Gaylen K. Bunker
published on 13 February 2020
Article Marine Pilots are experts in trusting. They simple have to be....
by Bianca Reineke, lutheran Pastor, Germany - published on 13 February 2020
Article A contempt for pilot safety and total disregard for the contents of the SOLAS Convention.
by Captain Kevin Vallance MNI - published on 4 October 2019
Opinion How to recognise a fake pilot ladder
by Gary Clay - published on 4 May 2023
Video Unboxing the TRENZ Pilot Plug
published on 5 July 2019
Article KAIPTC & Denmark launch Pilot Course to develop Maritime Security Culture in the Gulf of Guinea
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 10 November 2020
Article HamiltonJet unveils Electro-Hybrid Drive (EHX)
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 23 June 2020
HamiltonJet unveiled its new Electro-Hybrid Drive (EHX) system – innovative technology that offers all the advantages of electric drive with the full capabilities of diesel.
This unique system delivers lowers fossil fuel consumption (reduced further when dock charging, as infrastructure allows) combined with the speed, manoeuvrability, efficiency and safety waterjets are renowned for.
Video Refusing to board due to a pilot ladder not rigged correctly
published on 20 June 2025
This lady came into port in an excellent day, however when I inspected the pilot ladder prior to board I saw that it was rigged using D-Shackles fastened between the side ropes, transferring all the weight and load of the ladder to the clamps and chokes. Truly an unsuitable method of securing the ladder. Retrieval line was also not above the first spreader
After pulling out the pilot boat, the ship was contacted by VHF and the captain was asked to instruct the crew in the usage of ropes and...