Featured in this video is the Virginia Pilots' brand new pilot boat, Hampton Roads.
Featured in this video is the Virginia Pilots' brand new pilot boat, Hampton Roads.
Video Pilot gets off cruise ship after piloting Carnival Dream out of the harbor at Freeport Bahamas
published on 7 December 2022
Video Pilot boarding in the ice
published on 4 July 2019
Video Taking the last Pilot off before heading home
published on 5 May 2023
Article Pilot’s safety: German Pilots launch new App
by René Hartung - published on 21 April 2023
Video Pilots disembarking in Port of Civitavecchia, Italy
published on 17 October 2022
Video Pilot Talks...! Pilot ki Baat. Episode 19- Capt.Joseph Alapat
published on 23 November 2021
Pilot Talks...! Pilot ki Baat. Episode 19- Capt.Joseph Alapat Welcome to our next episode of:- Pilot Talks... Pilot ki Baat..! Hosted by Capt. Vijay Sharma, Master Mariner @capt.vijay along with Co-Host Capt.Gajanan Karanjikar, President of AIMPA, India @captgajanan We have the honor to invite our Special Guest. Capt.Joseph Alapat Deputy Conservator- Cochin Port, 15 yrs of Sailing Experience, 25 yrs of Pilotage Experience. Piloted Queen Elizabeth 2, Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and...
Opinion What is a Tug's Bollard Pull and How İt is Calculated?
by Capt.Alpertunga Anıker - published on 24 November 2022
The Bollard Pull value, which can be interpreted as the maximum thrust that is developed for a specific amount of time by the propulsion systems of any vessel to the fullest , when it has zero speed in the forward direction, is the criterion that allows us to understand how suitable a tugboat is for a port maneuver or a towing operation.
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 Positioning of vessel at berth by using bridge wing gyro repeater
by Capt. Girish Chandra - published on 14 April 2020
Today I will discuss a very simple and useful practical trick often used by pilots.
When we have to berth a vessel with small clearances forward and aft (say 20 to 25 mtr fwd and aft) it is very essential that you are able to estimate your position. Now most of the time you have a berthing supervisor on jetty who will help you with position.