North Queensland Bulk Ports Pilots take on the virtual reality of the Shipping Simulator

Blog: https://www.merrimacins.com/understanding-and-preventing-tug-barge-risks/ Understanding and Preventing Tug & Barge Risks The maritime industry relies on tugboats and barges for a wide range of applications. Tugs are used to pilot vessels into and out of ports, while barges are used to transport bulk materials. The relationship between tugs and barges is critical, as most barges are not self-propelled and must rely on the skilled operation of a tug or tugs for propulsion. At Merrimac...

APL Belgium in rough water near the Farallon Islands pilot station.

The U.S. Coast Guard says crews will try to free a container ship that's been stranded in the Chesapeake Bay for more than two weeks.
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PILOT LAUNCH SCAPA PATHFINDER IN ACTION...4/5/2020

Setubal pilot boat "Bolina" underway to refuelling point in harbour.

Florida Harbor Pilots - Who We Are

This document aims to provide information to pilot organisations and/or competent pilotage authorities on the conduct of pilot transfer operations.

The Silver Bay Marina Cam views the tranquil harbor and docks for pleasure boats while also able to view the 1000 ft ore carriers entering North Shore Mining just to the east.
Boats up to 100' can be accommodated on a daily or seasonal basis in one of the 110 spacious slips.

The pilot boat will be christened Paga after the Paga Hill which overlooks the Fairfax Harbour where PNG Ports operates from in Port Moresby.