Article Charles Costanzo named executive director of Puget Sound Pilots
published on 1 October 2021
Article Marine-Pilots.com on LinkedIn & Facebook
published on 3 April 2024
Article Board of commissioners of Pilots of the State of New York
published on 22 December 2021
Video Pilotage with PPU (Portable Pilot Unit) - Indonesia
published on 16 December 2021
Video Cultura de Segurança e sistemas de PPU
published on 21 May 2021
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...
Opinion What you can´t see still hurt you
published on 13 December 2020
This article was originally published on Baird Maritime (link below)
When a pilot is berthing a ship with the aid of tugs, it sometimes happens that the ship lands heavily and suffers minor damage. More commonly in my experience, it also happens that the crew discover a large dent for which they cannot account ...