Video Tug boat Willy: To The Corner On The String
published on 13 September 2024
Video Tug Talk with Pilot Captain Kirk Pinto
published on 30 September 2024
Video Bringing in a Big container ship 10-11-24
published on 18 October 2024
Article First autonomous cargo ship faces 236-mile test in February
published on 1 September 2021
In just two decades from now, half of all domestic ships plying Japan’s coastal waters may be piloting themselves. That’s the ambitious goal of the Nippon Foundation, a public-interest organization backing the country’s development of ocean-traversing autonomous ships. It aims to see crewless ships make up 50% of Japan’s local fleet by 2040.
Article Colombo Dockyard Completes Pilot BoatFor Japanese operator Kowa
published on 2 March 2022
Video Disembarking Pilot (Port Said)
published on 7 June 2022
We have reached Port Said at the northern end of the Suez Canal. Could not have been a more enjoyable adventure. Thank you Suez Canal Authority for the two excellent pilots, specially Emad, and the support specially at Ismailia.
Editor's note:
Other countries, other habits: especially when it comes to safety standards. Life jackets, for example, are not to be seen here.