A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, bar pilot, or simply pilot, is a sailor 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.

In this paper, the risk of ship pilotage in Jiangsu section of the Yangtze River is studied by fuzzy comprehensive evaluation: risk factor identification, risk evaluation and decision making suggestion.

1st 24,000 TEU vessel, 1st Containers loaded, 1st Port call Qingdao

Pilot going onboard, using pilot ladder port side, 1,5 meters above the water.

Commencement of the Open Testing phase for Pilot-Guard.org, a platform designed to enhance the safety of maritime pilots through effective deficiency reporting and data exchange.

IMPA has published examples of best practice together with a letter from Capt. Simon Pelletier, President of IMPA.

Rodman 41 pilot boat for the Cadiz Pilots' Corporation

On 9 February 2019, near the Port of Hamburg, the EVER GIVEN struck the 25-metre HADAG ferry Finkenwerder, moored at the Blankenese jetty, and severely damaged it. Two minutes after the collision, a ban was imposed on sailing on the Elbe due to strong winds.

Future Fairway Navigation Final Seminar 2022: Remote Pilotage