Disembarkation of Pilots on Oulo Finland - 2007

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Download and view satellite images of sea-ice on your mobile device or PC within an intuitive map-based interface.

An innovative technique to board a sailing ship without any loss of time.

This Pilot Advisory Note (PAN) advises AMSA-licensed coastal pilots and pilotage providers about the existence of counterfeit pilot ladders and associated certification.

On April 20, 2026, the Columbia River Bar Pilots conducted a MOB drill with the U.S. Coast Guard Station Astoria.

Here we board the container ship President Kennedy, inbound for the San Francisco Bay.
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PTR Holland Group partners with RightShip to elevate pilot transfer safety through the Zero Harm Innovation Partners Program.

Marine Pilot leaving our ship during night in valencia port harbour.

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