Article Houston Pilots Practice Part Art, Part Science in Guiding Ships to Port
published on 11 November 2020
Maritime pilots trace the roots of their profession back to the ancient Greeks and Romans when incoming ship captains employed experienced local fisherman to guide their merchant vessels safely into port. It’s a legacy of skill, strength, and sharp wits, and our Houston Pilots (“Pilots”) have been meeting vessels at Galveston’s bar to carry on these proud traditions for just shy of 100 years.
Article Adding map and speedometer widgets in your time-lapse video
by River Pilot Kris De Decker - published on 29 September 2021
Article Man Overboard Training - Loodswezen Amsterdam-Ijmond
published on 20 May 2021
Video Wind drift making headway - practical experiments for getting useful data for planning
published on 30 May 2022
Article NAUTITEC Shiphandling Simulator and Training Centre, Germany
published on 9 February 2021
Video Tug Talk with Pilot Captain Kirk Pinto
published on 30 September 2024
Video Terms of Trade: Port Pilots. Port of Long Beach’s video glossary
published on 14 August 2024
Article TRENZ Introduces SIRIUS+: The Next Generation PPU with Enhanced Performance
by TRENZ GmbH - published on 15 May 2025
TRENZ, a leading manufacturer from Germany, is expanding its product lineup with the launch of SIRIUS+, a high-performance Portable Pilot Unit (PPU). As an evolution of the widely recognized SIRIUS model, the new device features cutting-edge technology designed for maximum precision and reliability, particularly for use on Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs).