Pilot boat Le Fret

Floating pilot transfer station for the provision of pilots in the Weser estuary / German Bight sets sail again after a stay of several hours for supplies at Willy Brandt Platz on the Weser. The ship is approx. 61 metres long, 25 metres wide and has a draught of approx. 6.4 metres. It was completed at the Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard in 2010. The catamaran-style hull construction is striking. Slight distortions in the picture are due to the stabilisation in Google Photos.
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These are various views of the pilot vessels coming and going from the pilot dock in Vlissingen prior to 2020.

Charleston Harbor pilots play crucial role in safely navigating ships to port

On August 28, the world's largest container ship completed its first crossing in the Suez Canal. Due to its huge size and this is the first voyage of the ship, it has received extra attention and special treatment from the Suez Canal Authority (SCA).

The Princess Royal toured state of art Pilot Boat that serves the Port of London

A wonderful poem by Gaylen K. Bunker found on YouTube. As read by the author from bis book "Poems".

How to assist for disembarkation of Pilots on Oulo Finland. Ice Navigation. Super Ice Class Ship. MV Xanthia. Comfort Ship made in Aker yards. Cadet Life.