Pilot boat Lorient harbor - Storm Ulla 2014

Full specification and contact details: https://www.apolloduck.com/z/644764 COB0083 Pilot Boat For Sale - VIA OWNERS' REPRESENTATIVES - Commissioned in January 2002 Type reverse-reduction gear It is fitted with very complete radio and navigation devices, as well as all the fire-fighting, rescue and safety equipment, complying with French rules (Division 222). DO Tanks capacity 2 x 1500 liters DO Consumption 2 x 130 liters / hour at 100% Main engine oil capacity 2 x 120 liters Shell...

The three main french pilotage stations in the Channel - North Sea have changed their recruitment conditions for taking a pilotage examination.

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a complete navigational simulator upgrade for the Le Havre pilot station in France. The intention is to provide the pilot station with a totally new simulator specifically adapted to the requirements of the pilots’ operations. The order with Wärtsilä was placed in February 2020.The new unique visualisation system to be supplied is based on 14 DP projectors, comprising seven main circular and seven ground projection systems. It features a panoramic 350-degree screen.

February 23, 2020.
During high seas, smaller ships board Maritime Pilots in the mass entrance to Port of Rotterdam.

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The crew from Rescue RS 172 in Norway at sea trial with Humphree interceptors in "Active" mode. Storm outside Hvaler, Norway.
”Our job is to be there for people at sea in any condition. No system can eliminate motions from a roaring North Sea, what Humphree does is to give us the best possible control of our workboats, a system that makes a real difference to get the job done.”
Knut Hveding, Manager New Builds
Norwegian Search and Rescue team

One of the biggest ships in the world, 23,000+ TEU container ship MSC MIA, reportedly contacted gantry crane while leaving container terminal at Valencia.