Video Harmony of the Seas leaving St Thomas Pilot Boat 1/20/22
published on 21 January 2022
Video Las Palmas Practicos
published on 25 April 2022
Video Queen Mary 2 embarking the Hamburg Pilot
published on 14 February 2021
Video Maritime Tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II On the River Mersey
published on 19 September 2022
All working vessels on the River Mersey gathered in front of the Three Graces – Liver Building, Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building. The formation included pilot launch boats, RNLI Lifeboats, river tugs, Mersey Ferries and the Disney Magic cruise liner. They all blew their whistles in tribute to The Sovereign, who passed away last week. River tugs will perform Fleur De Lis – spraying water from their fire cannons. Vessels currently within Liverpool and Wirral dock systems,...
Opinion Pilot safety: a crucial component of navigation safety
by MS Amlin Marine - published on 22 October 2024
Article Harken presents the new man overboard recovery system
by Harken - published on 22 July 2024
Article Kiel Pilots Operating on Emergency Basis
published on 3 June 2024
Video Teesport Pilot Boat Chase By DJI Mavic Drone
published on 23 August 2021
A new £1.35 million pilot vessel, Stainsby, was added to the Pilot Boat fleet last year. The vessel was built in Wales by Holyhead Marine Services, an experienced builder of pilot boats that delivered Teesport the similar Saltholme in 2014. The 16.5 metre boat is powered by twin Scania DI16 diesels, producing 525BHP @ 1800RPM. Transmission is via Twin Disc “Quickshift” MGX-5136SC Gearboxes.