Those Who Serve: Columbia River bar pilots risk their lives to guide cargo ships

Captain Reginaldo Pantoja, AFNI: "Now, as a professional harbour pilot for over 29 years, I try to apply the lessons I learned during these times and also when I worked as a mooring master, tow master, and dock master."

This article was originally published on Baird Maritime (link below)
When a pilot is berthing a ship with the aid of tugs, it sometimes happens that the ship lands heavily and suffers minor damage. More commonly in my experience, it also happens that the crew discover a large dent for which they cannot account ...

Good insight into the work of the pilots in Jamaica.

Clint Winegar, Presiding Officer, Houston Pilots, discusses the organization in the round, explaining how the Houston operation remains one of three in the country that still utilizes station boat.

This video was produced in September 2013 to provide an easy-to-understand introduction to pilotage in Japan.

Today Captain Peter Dann (President AMPI) has published an open letter about concerns regarding simulation in lieu of on-water training and the situation in Brisbane.

Compilation clip highlighting some of the diverse custom boats Dongara Marine has built in recent years.

Pilot boat launch in Youghal on July 2012.