Video Crossing The Suez Canal
published on 15 March 2022
Video Good old times: PLA Thames Pilots at Work
published on 18 May 2020
Video Marine pilotage - a pilot's boat trip in Helsinki (Finland)
published on 28 September 2021
This video is filmed in 2015, edited 2021.
A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, port pilot, ship pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner 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, as well as being experts in handling ships of all types and size. A Maritime pilot is an expert ship handler who is licensed or authorised...
Article German pilots establish the "Pilot Information Assistant - PIA" project
by Ship&Offshore DVV Media Group - published on 5 September 2019
Video Technique Maritime Pilots Use to Board Ships Moving on Polar Ice
published on 22 April 2025
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Video Self-Righting Test Fast Pilot Launch for Dutch Pilots (2012)
published on 23 April 2020
Video Interview with Mr. Salducci, President Station de Pilotage de Marseille - Fos
published on 8 December 2021
Article Gibraltar Pilots order new Seaward 35 pilot boat
published on 5 February 2021
Article Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions
by Australian Maritime Safety Authority - published on 2 December 2021
Article #dangerousladders - Using social media to improve pilot transfer safety.
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 12 December 2019
It remains a sad fact that accidents and near misses continue to occur during pilot transfers with frightening regularity. Most of these fortunately do not result in injury, and a surprisingly high number of them are not even recognised for what they are.
Surveys into pilot ladder safety consistently reveal that unacceptably high numbers of pilot transfer arrangements are not compliant with the regulations.