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 Safe Boarding of Vessels at Sea with GAC
published on 23 February 2022
Boarding a vessel at sea can be dangerous. By following simple rules, it can be done safely. This safety video shows you how to leave the launch boat and climb the ladder when boarding vessels at sea safely as well as boarding preparations, safety precautions and boarding under special conditions. The 3 types of boarding arrangements for pilot are also explained. Watch with sound on. Transfers are normally safe when everyone takes all the precautions. If you think it is unsafe, remember to...
Video How to get off the ship with Pilot Siri
published on 31 January 2022
Video Boarding with pilot ladder - Do you remember your first time?
published on 10 May 2020
Video The Safest Pilot Boarding? A SWATH Vessel
published on 27 November 2024
Opinion Pilotage Wisdom
by Frank Diegel - published on 1 September 2020
Video How Harbor Pilots Dock Massive Cargo Ships (Full Process)
published on 6 May 2024
In this video we follow along with Capt. Dane of the Palm Beach Harbor Pilots Association on a windy Saturday morning as he brings in a massive bulk carrier cargo ship into the Port of Palm Beach. This vessel which has a draft of 27 ft, and a beam of 99 ft is the maximum allowable size vessel allowed to transit into the port due to the shoaling going on that forces all vessel to have a maximum operating draft of 29 ft. No room for error. Also featured in this video is a regular cargo vessel...