This is done year round in every major Port around the world, in all types of weather.
This is done year round in every major Port around the world, in all types of weather.
Article Pilot on the bridge
by Gard AS - published on 14 October 2021
Article Pilot Transfer Arrangements and new Regulations
by Captain Jesus Señeriz Lopez - published on 4 February 2020
As we all know there is a new regulation established since July 2012, this new regulation refers to pilot transfer arrangements. There are other yearly safety campaigns such as IMPA that include SOLAS V.23 and IMO Resolution A 1045 and Resolution A.1108(29). Unfortunately, in this annual overview there were some accidents reported that could have been avoided.
Article Pilot Ladder Handbook by PTR Holland (latest version)
by PTR Holland® B.V. - published on 3 February 2024
Video Rotterdam pilot boards a tanker thats entering the port
published on 23 May 2025
Video Pilot Boat Pacific Chinook docking at the fuel dock
published on 20 January 2022
A short video on the pilot boats and how their jet drives allow them to perform precise manoeuvres All video footage is owned by Northcoast Drone and it can be licensed as stock footage. We are certified in advanced drone operations and use a visual spotter LICENSING & BUSINESS INQUIRIES alexmcc@gmail.com Copyright © Northcoast Drone. All Rights Reserved.
Opinion The Story behind the Puget Sound Pilots Maternity Policy
by Writer Mauri Shuler - published on 19 September 2022
Article Get the IMPA Safety Campaign App
by IMPA - International Maritime Pilots’ Association - published on 30 September 2022
Article Dyena SeaTRAX provides Pilot vessels with real time information
published on 6 April 2021
Dyena Systems announces the release of SeaTRAX to their range of vessel monitoring solutions.
Purposely designed to meet the requirements of Pilot vessels, SeaTRAX assists the vessel operator in the transit and transfer phase, allowing the skipper to monitor all motion parameters and make an objective assessment of the conditions.