Video Introduction to Pilotage
published on 6 January 2021
Article Pilots’ Pocket Guide and Checklist - Second Edition released
published on 19 January 2022
Video Discussion on Wind effect - drifting with no propulsion, only thrusters
published on 11 July 2020
Video The difference between Gross Tonnage and Net Tonnage
published on 14 July 2020
Using pictures and sketches, this video finally explains the difference between gross tonnage (GRT) and net tonnage (NRT); the ship spaces that are included/excluded in their calculation; and the importance of these terms to ship owners.
Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations).
Article Wärtsilä to supply one of Europe’s most advanced simulators to Finland
published on 22 November 2023
Article Survey: Sustainability in Maritime Pilotage
by Ship senior pilot Seyed Behbood Issazadeh - published on 21 August 2025
Article KAIPTC & Denmark launch Pilot Course to develop Maritime Security Culture in the Gulf of Guinea
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 10 November 2020
Video Pilot Vessel "PILOT 83" Crossing the Rambler Channel in HK 20250912
published on 30 September 2025
Opinion New guidance for PBAs with trapdoors. Released 4.11.2020 by NZMPA
by New Zealand Maritime Pilot's Association - published on 6 November 2020
New guidance for PBAs with trapdoors. Released 4.11.2020 at NZMPA Conference in Dunedin, NZ. Distinct difference to suggestions in many other countries, is that we challenge operators who have the ladder suspended from the accommodation ladder (gangway) and not secured to the ship. SOLAS states that pilot ladder shall be secured to the ship, and securing strongpoints, shackles and ropes shall be as strong as the sideropes.