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 Ship piloting in pandemic times in Santa Marta, Colombia
published on 5 April 2020
It has been 1 month since the 1st case of coronavirus in the country. All airports were shut down, and mandatory confinement was issued 10 days ago. Nevertheless, Maritime shipping must continue (except for tourist related). The means that us pilots must continue with our duties despite the risks involved with all the ships' crews arriving from different countries. So we need to take all safety measures possible.
This particular maneuver was unberthing a chemical tanker, in loaded...
Video Pilot Boarding a cargo ship @ Amsterdam
published on 11 December 2020
Video Disembarking in Australia - Flinders Ports
published on 31 August 2022
Video Halifax pilot boat in big swells alongside a ship
published on 3 November 2021
Video Pilots in the Port of Eixões (Portugal)
published on 2 December 2025
Article Unique electric pilot boat to the Swedish Maritime Administration
published on 17 October 2024
Video Storm Bert, Rough & calm, 'Murshid' Interceptor Pilot 60
published on 5 December 2024
Article Goodchild Marine to Build New Pilot Boat for Portland Port
published on 2 December 2022
Video Port of Hay Point - Marine Pilotage
published on 26 September 2020
Video Dublin Port | Pilot Operations
published on 2 November 2021
DPC provide a Pilot Service for vessels visiting the port, the service involves putting on and taking off Pilots from the vessels both in port and at sea. Only personnel who are qualified, trained and passed out as competent in their respective roles are involved in this operation which will normally involve a Coxswain to helm the boat, a boatman to look after the deck operations and ensure the safety of the Pilot throughout the operation. Following correct procedures and utilising all...