How the MSC ZOE lost its containers (Simulation by Marin.nl)

On the night of January 1, 2019, MSC Zoe lost approximately 290 containers in heavy weather on the journey from Portugal to Bremerhaven. The loss of so many containers is an exceptional event and is the second largest known container loss of a ship due to heavy weather.

Captain Bronson Stubbs discusses what harbor pilots do

This webinar is part of the Resilient Positioning Navigation and Timing Seminar Series.

Of course, as a Nautical Specialist, I also deal with the international discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of satellite-based navigation, e-navigation and conventional terrestrial and astronomical navigation.

Another video by Knud Benedict: This movie reveals some practical insight into regions of course stable / unstable conditions under wind. And I dare to say you can get some insight into other stability types and analogies, too!

The purpose of this quantitative, ex post facto study was to assess P-J fit theory by examining the relationship between personality traits, as measured by Jackson’s (1984) PRF-E, and selection for a maritime pilot job.

Episode 10 by Ahmed Sati

The transfer of pilots to and from seagoing vessels should not rely solely on mutual trust and good intentions.

Books about pilotage, mooring, shiphandling, tugs & Co,

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