#Vlog 005 by Mr. Pilot

by Rhys Davies, current Apprentice. Published already in Feb. 2020 by ABP.

Meanwhile, female pilots are more and more common.

Ship receiving pilot at the pilot station and proceeding to jetty.

It’s an ancient profession that’s vital to Australia’s economic survival. Marine pilots are responsible for the safe movement of cargo and cruise ships in and out of the country’s harbours. Rachel Hayter took to the seas to learn more. (April 2018)

Maneuvering ship at Singapore arrive, pick up the pilot and alongside, cargo operation, and then departure.

Testing Self-righting properties of the new Kewatec Pilot 1630.

It will replace the "Coatham" pilot vessel which will now find a new home at the Port of Tyne after racking up 800,000 miles servicing the River Tees over a 20-year period.

I think this is one of my favorite Marine Pilots' pictures of the year. Very powerful. What a dynamic photo! The moment was instantly caught by the photographer.

Reflections on his work on the Mississippi River (2014)