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Opinion Five questions for Olli Taipale, Chief Pilot at Finnpilot
published on 2 December 2020
Video A day in the life of a PLA Pilot (London): 20 August 2025
published on 9 December 2025
Video Timelapse: ship departs Newcastle Harbour, NSW
published on 25 May 2020
Timelapse: watch our marine pilot assist the vessel Ocean Prometheus as it departs Newcastle Harbour, NSW ••• Port Authority of New South Wales manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Newcastle Harbour, Port Kembla, Eden and Yamba. With over 6,000 visits from trade and cruise vessels each year, the ports of New South Wales contribute billions of dollars to our economy; create thousands of jobs and support...
Video What’s In Pilot Danny’s Bag ??
published on 8 July 2026
Video Meet Jon, Marine Pilot at Port Authority of NSW
published on 18 December 2023
Video Operation "Icebreaker" in Port of Quebec, Canada
published on 28 February 2020
Video Different methods of steering, navigating and maneuvering the Celebrity Edge
published on 3 January 2022
HOW WE DRIVE- Different methods of steering, navigating and maneuvering the Celebrity Edge, a 130,818 gross ton, 306 meter, $1.2 billion dollar new luxury liner. When we’re underway and I walk around the ship and guest's see the Captain, the question I get asked ALL. THE. TIME is “If you’re here, who is driving the ship”. The answer is the Officer of the Watch. We have a minimum of 3 very qualified and licensed officers manning the bridge at ALL times. 3 separate teams rotate every 4...