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Video Your vote can make it a real LEGO set
published on 18 February 2025
Video A Day in the Life of a Marine Pilot - Sipho Mnisi
published on 26 October 2021
Article Psychophysical stress and strain of maritime pilots in Germany. A cross-sectional study
published on 12 June 2021
Video Bulk Carrier sailing from Liverpool Docks stern-first
published on 17 July 2020
Video 2019: "Ever Given" Allided with Berthed Ferry "Finkenwerder" in Hamburg
published on 28 March 2021
Video Meet the weather our crews and the RNLI faced when the Thea II grounded
published on 21 August 2020
Meet the weather our HM Coastguard Humberside helicopter, RNLI - Humber Lifeboat Station and emergency tugs faced on Saturday when the Thea II grounded. The good news is that she refloated without any pollution reported and has now berthed safely into King George Docks, Hull where she awaits a visit from our MCA surveyors and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch #allsafe
Article Navigator 2021 by Loodswezen is available now
published on 10 January 2022
Video Marine pilotage - a pilot's boat trip in Helsinki (Finland)
published on 28 September 2021
This video is filmed in 2015, edited 2021.
A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, port pilot, ship pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner 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, as well as being experts in handling ships of all types and size. A Maritime pilot is an expert ship handler who is licensed or authorised...
Article Awards 2021 - Best Large Pilot Boat by Hart Marine: "Mantaray"
published on 24 May 2022
Video Smooth Sailing: Pros and Cons of a SWATH Vessel
published on 7 August 2020
When you think about SWATH ships, remember seakeeping. Imagine gliding gently over waves. That serenity is what SWATH ships deliver. It comes at the price of several new design challenges. But for the right mission, a SWATH is worth it. Maybe the tradeoffs are right for you? Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of a SWATH. REFERENCES [1] Mecaflux, "Midship, Frontal Surface Area and Flotation," Mecaflux, [Online]. Available: https://www.mecaflux.com/en/Maitre_couple.htm. [Accessed...