Pilot receiving onboard ship, Philippines

From home to work.

Video by Capt.Harold Janda

What does it take to become a Harbor Pilot in the Philippines

A beautiful day, climbing up the (not-so-well-rigged) pilot ladder and then the stairs of the accommodation towards the bridge.

When it came time to replace their 50-year-old station vessel New York, the Sandy Hook Pilots Association thought long and hard, weighing their options to determine the best possible solution.

Jet propulsion and an intergrated rescue system.
The boat is in a really good shape!

Original article published on Baird Maritime

Irish builder Safehaven Marine has delivered a new pilot boat ordered by the Port of Sines in southwestern Portugal near the country’s capital of Lisbon.

Pilotboat Galveston boarding Unit #6 inbound to Texas City. Seas got a little spicy today. 🌊🌊
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This Pilot Advisory Note (PAN) advises AMSA-licensed coastal pilots and pilotage providers about the existence of counterfeit pilot ladders and associated certification.

As part of a good Master-Pilot exchange (MPX) the passage plan and berthing plan is discussed with the bridge team.