Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations).
Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations).
Opinion A Corrected Version on Positioning of Pivot Point
by Capt. Santosha K. Nayak - published on 18 November 2020
Understanding the fundamentals of the pivot point is highly required for understanding the alteration of the courses. Pivot point is an imaginary point on the vessel which turns on a circular path on the perimeter of vessel’s turning circle when the vessel makes a turn. The knowledge about the position of the pivot point in a manoeuvring situation provides the ship handler with the information on the geometry of motion of the ship.
Opinion Master pilot exchange (MPEX) – share your information
by Gard AS - published on 4 September 2020
Article New book: The Situational Awareness & The Port Pilotage Services
published on 8 February 2021
Article Combinations Ladders: "1,000 combinations around" (by Arie Palmers)
by Arie Palmers, Netherlands - published on 13 July 2020
Article Winter Edition of "The Master, Mates & Pilot" available
published on 22 December 2021
Video Big Girl On The Leash
published on 21 May 2026
Video Princess Royal Explores High-Tech Pilot Boat in London
published on 21 September 2024
Article Article from China: Maritime pilots to escort Hainan's port development
published on 12 October 2020
Article New Pilot Boat DPC Tolka Christened
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 4 February 2020
Video Welcome to Lyttelton Port Company
published on 27 August 2025
Lyttelton is the largest port in the South Island of New Zealand. We are the gateway for the goods that keep our region moving. From the Container Terminal to the Dry Dock, and inland to CityDepot and MidlandPort, LPC offers a wide range of facilities and services Our Vision is to be New Zealand’s most sustainable and innovative maritime gateway, enriching our communities and driving economic prosperity. Our Purpose is to facilitate growth of trade for Christchurch, Canterbury and the wider...