Video South Esk & Ederra 7 Interceptor 48 pilot boats rough weather sea trials
published on 25 November 2022
Here’s a nice video of the recent sea trials with ‘South Esk’, a new Interceptor 48 pilot boat for the Montrose Port Authority in Scotland. It was fairly rough during our sea trial days with a fair bit of wind, and although it was touch and go flying the drone, we managed to capture some wonderful video of her and Ederra 7 at the entrance to Cork Harbour in a gale.
Video SWATH Pilot Tender "Döse" build by Abeking & Rasmussen (Germany)
published on 17 December 2025
Article Ship Report Podcast: The pilot boat Peacock: a game changer for Columbia River commerce
published on 14 September 2022
Video Barracuda & TCII in Mays storm (Safehaven Marine)
published on 1 June 2022
Opinion Why do we see so many unapproved and low-quality pilot ladders?
by Frank Diegel - published on 4 September 2020
Article Safehaven: New Pilot Boat to Williams Shipping (UK)
published on 19 May 2022
Video Columbia River Bar pilot transfer using helicopter
published on 3 May 2021
Video Metal Shark and Sea Machines Launch New Sharktech Autonomous Vessel
published on 11 December 2019
USA-based shipbuilder Metal Shark and Sea Machines, a Boston-based leading developer of autonomous marine technology, have partnered on the introduction of a new 29-foot autonomous vessel now being offered through Metal Shark’s “Sharktech” autonomous division. Full story here: http://bit.ly/seamachines
Video Crowley Completes First U.S. Design for Fully Electric Tug with Autonomous Technology
published on 21 April 2021
Crowley Engineering Services has completed a design of the first fully electric U.S. tugboat with autonomous technology -- providing operators a sustainable and high-performing solution for ship assist and harbor services in any port. The Crowley design, powered by the expertise of recently integrated subsidiary Jensen Maritime, leverages a large battery system and power saving technology to operate in a fully electric mode while producing zero air emissions or greenhouse gases. The 82-foot...