A day in the life of a TasPorts' Marine Pilot

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature on the important role of tugboats in navigating the bigger vessels in harbors and canal, as well as the open seas.

The article was written by Allen Garfinkle, Executive Director – Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Bays of San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun

A wonderful poem As read by the author From his books "Poems" Sometimes it is good just to stop and enjoy a poem. This poem "Ship's Pilot" is read by the author himself. A valuable piece about the nature of the pilot.

This what a normal work day looks like for a port pilot.
A 24 hour shift shown in 11 minutes.
Recorded in Santa Marta, Colombia.

"Discover the Port of Rotterdam with Port Reporter Dave | Short behind-the-scenes excursions | Mainport Rotterdam | Today: Pilotage"
In this video, port reporter Dave van der Wal takes you on a unique behind-the-scenes excursion of Europe's largest port. Commissioned by the Educational Information Centre Mainport Rotterdam, Dave visits various companies in the port and gives you an insight into the fascinating world of the maritime industry. Discover the innovative technologies and...

by Rhys Davies, current Apprentice. Published already in Feb. 2020 by ABP.

If you wrote an interesting article yourself or made great photos or video recordings that you would like to make permanently accessible to the large Marine Pilots Community here, send it to us!

Tuesday, October 1st is the start date of the latest International Maritime Pilot Association's annual Safety Campaign.

Previous campaigns by the association have consistently shown results of pilot ladder deficiencies around the 20% mark.

The PLA welcomes Sathar Sulaiman and James Kitney as they join as Trainee Marine Pilots.

#shiphandling #tugs #propeller #ship #lifeatsea #storm #mariners ship handling simulator, ship handling and maneuvering, ship handling techniques, ship handling simulator titanic, ship handling simulator download, ship handling simulator free download pc, ship handling simulator britannic, ship handling scenario, ship handling anchoring, ship handling and maneuvering ppt, ship handling and maneuvering course, ship handling simulator android, ship manoeuvring and handling, seamanship 5 ship...