Video Pilot Boat 68 Dardanelles
published on 7 October 2022
Article PSA Marine awards contract to Lita Ocean for the construction of 2 pilot boats
published on 22 November 2022
Video ESAIL maritime microsatellite
published on 16 September 2020
Soon a Vega will launch from Kourou carrying a payload of several satellites. These will be delivered into orbit by a new multi-payload system developed by ESA. Among these small satellites, E-SAIL. This microsatellite is dedicated to supporting maritime traffic and making seafaring safer. It is part of ESA’s SAT-AIS programme, which aims is to increase the coverage of the Automatic Identification System for ships. This system is a short-range coastal tracking system currently used on...
Video From a seaman. Gabon, Baie du Prince, 2012.
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Article A study on pilotage risk assessment in Jiangsu Section of the Yangtze River
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Video Electronic charts: S-100 Essential tool for marine pilots
published on 21 June 2021
Opinion Positioning of vessel at berth by using bridge wing gyro repeater
by Capt. Girish Chandra - published on 14 April 2020
Today I will discuss a very simple and useful practical trick often used by pilots.
When we have to berth a vessel with small clearances forward and aft (say 20 to 25 mtr fwd and aft) it is very essential that you are able to estimate your position. Now most of the time you have a berthing supervisor on jetty who will help you with position.