Original sound without moderation. Photo taken on Thursday, 27 March 2025
Original sound without moderation. Photo taken on Thursday, 27 March 2025
Video Kittiwake Mersey Pilot
published on 22 December 2021
Video Polaris Pilot Boat Antwerp Belgium
published on 15 March 2022
Vessel name: Polaris ; Year built: 2012 ; Flag: Netherlands ; Homeport: Rotterdam Length: 81.2m X 13.3m ; GRT: 2501 ; Callsign: PBZN ; MMSI:245142000 ; IMO: 9496915 Type: Special Vessel / Pilot Ship A "Pilot Ship / Pilot Vessel" is a "special type" of ship in which it accommodates a certain and limited Marine Pilots (Sea, River, Harbor Pilots), it also carries small boats/crafts that are used to tender services to and from the Pilot ship. In a Pilot Vessel, the Pilots can take their time...
Video Out for a ride on the Pilot Boat Pacific Chinook for some sea trials.
published on 26 June 2021
Video Self-righting test: PILOT62, 17m by Cheoy Lee Shipyards
published on 26 June 2021
Video Pilots disembarking in Port of Civitavecchia, Italy
published on 17 October 2022
Video Pilot Boarding Ship in Extreme Weather condition
published on 2 August 2021
Video Ketchikan Harbor Pilot (Canada) - on July 2026
published on 12 August 2026
Video Pilot on Board
published on 8 February 2021
Video Pilot Boarding Ship In Rough Waves
published on 16 March 2022
Marine pilot boarding ship A marine pilot, also called maritime pilot, harbor pilot, port pilot, ship pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or river mouths. They are navigational experts possessing knowledge of the particular waterway, licensed or authorised by a recognised pilotage authority. When a ship needs to enter or leave a harbor, marine pilots are sent aboard via a small pilot boat to safely navigate the...