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Back in August 2022, we received an offer to accompany the Port Colborne Pilot boat to make a video about the process of putting Pilots on board ships sailing on the Great Lakes. Port Colborne is the upbound terminus of the Welland Canal, and opens onto Lake Erie.

Pilot disembarking the cruise ship

Raw footage of a an offshore Pilot transfer.
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Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) at a ceremony held on Monday delivered two Pilot Launches as per an Agreement signed with Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) on 1st February 2019.

Kewatec builds the twelfth pilot boat and the ninth Pilot 1820 boat for Buksér og Berging in Norway. The boat is of the same series as the previous Pilot 1820 boats that have been delivered during the last five years. The boats have a total length of 18.2 meters and are the flagships of Kewatec's pilot boat range.

PILOTTENDER GRODEN (MMSI: 211545300). Build by Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany

Pilot boat build by Safehaven Marine

Imagine a boat that doesn't just sail—it actually flies above the water! 🚤⚡ In this video, you'll discover the world's first 100% electric hydrofoil pilot boat, a revolutionary innovation that is changing the future of marine transportation. Instead of pushing through the water like traditional boats, this incredible vessel lifts itself above the surface using advanced hydrofoil technology. The result is a smoother ride, significantly lower energy consumption, reduced drag, and zero direct...