The Pilot Boat At Carlingford - Irish Working Landscape Scenery Autumn

Challenge between SWATH tender "DÖSE" and two 30m mono hull vessels in 2013.

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This is how a ship Pilot boarding a vessel in calm seas.

This is the Ben Madigan pilot boat, one of the hard working fleet of Belfast Harbout pilot boats. ( I'm not sure but I believe this might be a Redbay Stormforce, built by Redbay boat builders at Cushendll. )
These fast, sturdy, boats have to ferry Belfast pilots out to large vessels coming in to Belfast harbour. Piloted vessels range from large tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, ferries and cruise liners, right down to barges and fishing boats. Not only this, Belfast Harbour pilots...

Oct. 13, 2022
Harbor pilot departing the NCL Prima in rough seas.

Study from 2015: Psychological stressors, in addition to the physical demands associated with the role (e.g., reduced sleep, boarding, and departing vessels), may over time have a damaging effect on pilots' physical and mental health.

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) upcoming amendments to SOLAS Chapter V, Regulation 23, represent a significant step forward in enhancing the safety of pilot ladder operations.

Pilotage to the port of Vitoria, Brazil. This video was taken on 26.04.2021.

This article was published some time ago but is still up to date: The study focuses on maritime pilotage in seven European countries and analyzes the level of job satisfaction and its predictors.

What a beautiful manoeuvre! Arrival at Hamburg “Eurogate berth 6”, portside!
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