Article Hamburg orders new 18m Pilot Boat from Baltic Workboats
published on 16 February 2024
Article New Zealand MPA Guidance to manage COVID19
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 22 April 2020
Article NZ Taic releases Report on 2018 Bulker grounding in Bluff Harbour
by Baird Maritime - published on 16 October 2021
Article Bahamas imposes compulsory maritime pilot rule for all vessels
published on 30 September 2025
Article Update: "Pilot Ladder Safety" by Herman Broers (07-2021)
by Herman Broers - published on 6 July 2021
Video Understanding and Preventing Tug & Barge Risks
published on 15 January 2021
Blog: https://www.merrimacins.com/understanding-and-preventing-tug-barge-risks/ Understanding and Preventing Tug & Barge Risks The maritime industry relies on tugboats and barges for a wide range of applications. Tugs are used to pilot vessels into and out of ports, while barges are used to transport bulk materials. The relationship between tugs and barges is critical, as most barges are not self-propelled and must rely on the skilled operation of a tug or tugs for propulsion. At Merrimac...
Article IMO opens discussion on SOLAS Convention to amend pilot boarding arrangements
published on 28 November 2022
Video Pilots boarding San Francisco Bar Pilots
published on 5 July 2021
Video Dublin Port | MOB (Man Overboard) Exercise
published on 3 November 2021
This is an exercise that is carried out at regular intervals by all crews on the Pilot boats and Tugs operating in Dublin Port, it is essential that crews are trained and ready to respond to any eventuality involving a MOB. In some instances it could be a casualty from another vessel. Being familiar with equipment and knowing what to do in any emergency is essential on board any vessel. #IrishPortSafetyWeek #DublinPort Find out more at: https://www.dublinport.ie/irish-ports-host-inaugural-...