Video Launching the “Aldebaran”- a 37’ NAIAD Pilot Boat by BRIX Marine
published on 8 January 2024
Video Ready to pick up #crew tanker|| Indonesian sailors in Brunei
published on 8 February 2022
Video Berthing "Champion Ebony" in Palm Oil Jetty Bintulu Port
published on 1 August 2020
Article The Panama Canal Extends Temporary Relief Measures for Customers to End of 2020
published on 28 August 2020
Article 9 new marine pilots vacancies added in Dec 2021
published on 15 December 2021
Video "Gladding-Hearn Chesapeake Class Pilot Boat Review
published on 23 May 2025
Join Sir Boats Yacht as we take you aboard the legendary Gladding-Hearn Chesapeake Class Pilot Boat 🚤—a true workhorse of the seas! In just 7 minutes, we break down everything you need to know about this powerful, durable, and mission-critical vessel. From design to interior, performance to customization, this boat is a perfect example of world-class marine engineering ⚓ Whether you're a maritime professional, boat lover, or just curious about the vessels guiding mega-ships safely to port,...
Video Marine Pilot Transfer by Helicopter
published on 2 March 2021
The transfer of Marine Ship’s Pilots by helicopter hoist is a demanding task. These 24/7, severe weather missions require detailed training in all phases of the operations and focus on the “team’s” capabilities is essential in all phases of the operations and focus on the “team’s” capabilities is essential.
Article Pilots: deaths from unsafe pilot ladders and incompetent crew
published on 22 December 2021
Video Ship piloting in pandemic times in Santa Marta, Colombia
published on 5 April 2020
It has been 1 month since the 1st case of coronavirus in the country. All airports were shut down, and mandatory confinement was issued 10 days ago. Nevertheless, Maritime shipping must continue (except for tourist related). The means that us pilots must continue with our duties despite the risks involved with all the ships' crews arriving from different countries. So we need to take all safety measures possible.
This particular maneuver was unberthing a chemical tanker, in loaded...