Video The most dangerous job ? | Maritime pilot | Episode 2 [Arie Palmers]
published on 20 September 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Arie Palmers, a maritime pilot with over 16 years of experience. Arie provides an in-depth overview of the safety and challenges faced daily by maritime pilots. Check out Arie’s LinkedIn profile for access to the "Weekly Ladder Misery", where you’ll find golden insights into the safe practices that maritime pilots should follow. We’ll cover crucial topics such as: 1️⃣ Challenges and dangers of being a maritime pilot 2️⃣ Understanding good practices for...
Video CSCL Star Ultra Large Container Ship docks at the port of Hamburg - Time Lapse in 4k
published on 6 April 2021
Article Incident in Port Tampa Bay, harbor pilot guides to safety
by WFLA - published on 9 September 2024
Video Podcast: Making pilotage calls in adverse weather with Captain Joost Mulder
published on 20 August 2026
In this episode of the Wayfinder Podcast, we sit down with Captain Joost Mulder, a maritime pilot with over 20 years guiding vessels through the Port of Rotterdam, to break down how pilotage decisions actually get made in adverse weather. Captain Mulder walks us through: - How captains, pilots, and the harbor master share decision-making authority, and what happens when conditions turn borderline mid-transit - Why wind, more than current or wave height, is the biggest factor in port...