Opinion How to recognise a fake pilot ladder
by Gary Clay - published on 4 May 2023
Opinion New book on Ship manoeuvring techniques: "Theory and Practices of Marine Pilotage" by Capt. Santosha K Nayak
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 18 June 2020
This book investigates the science behind each component of manoeuvring a ship in confined waters, especially in port limits and the art to master it. Based on practical observations and analysis of each major and minor aspect of the manoeuvring of different types of vessels in different types of situations, this book put all relevant knowledge together for the reference of all concerned with pilotage and ship handling.
Opinion The last day of service for Brisbane Marine Pilots
by Brisbane Marine Pilots - published on 31 December 2021
Video Bulkcarrier HEIDE OLDENDORFF to EECV jetty in Europoort, Port of Rotterdam
published on 1 March 2023
Article Latest Edition of "The Pilot" by UKMPA released
published on 20 June 2022
Article Port of Townsville expands pilot boat fleet with Hart Marine´s ORC 173
published on 7 December 2021
Article BSU: Interim investigation of Mumbai Maersk grounding
published on 8 February 2023
Article China's first fully electric tugboat delivered in Lianyungang
published on 22 August 2021
Video Marine pilotage - a pilot's boat trip in Helsinki (Finland)
published on 28 September 2021
This video is filmed in 2015, edited 2021.
A maritime pilot, marine 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 such as its depth, currents, and hazards, as well as being experts in handling ships of all types and size. A Maritime pilot is an expert ship handler who is licensed or authorised...