Pilot Boarding

The latest summary from PTR Holland on the subject of pilot ladders. Here is the most important information on maintenance, use and replacement & insepection record book.

Video by Maksym Kunchev. Thank you!

A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, bar pilot, or simply pilot, is a sailor who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or river mouths. They are navigational experts possessing knowledge of the particular waterway such as its depth, currents, and hazards.

In early December, just as I was starting to get into ship spotting, I saw a couple of vessels headed up river towards Philly. One of them, the Cielo di Iyo met with the harbor pilot right as I had my drone up. I was able to capture the Pilot coming to meet the vessel and CLIMBING the ladder to get on board just before she passed beneath the Walt Whitman Bridge.

An innovative technique to board a sailing ship without any loss of time.

On Monday 29th June the school ship Amerigo Vespucci left the port of Livorno for the education campaign of the official students of the Naval Academy.
To assist the school ship also the Pilots of the Port of Livorno with the com.te Marino Biancotti.

Shipping Australia is delighted to welcome the Australasian Marine Pilots Institute as our newest corporate associate member

1st 24,000 TEU vessel, 1st Containers loaded, 1st Port call Qingdao

Look at Life Vol 01 Transport Pilot Aboard 1963
The story of Britain's pilotage services.

According to a report today by www.MaritimeBulletin.net a mooring boat was rammed from a container ship and sunk.