Pilot Talks...! Pilot ki Baat. Episode 19- Capt.Joseph Alapat

Maneuvering Ship

Maneuvering ship at Singapore arrive, pick up the pilot and alongside, cargo operation, and then departure.

The Indian Register of Shipping has published a Technical Circular on pilot boarding arrangements this week. Here you can download and read the document.

Among the few marine professions that purse a man's technical skills and value very high, maritime piloting perhaps is in a class of its own. In this career, the pilot is entrusted to maneuver vessels through some of the most challenging and congested waterways while ensuring seamless integration between shipboard operations and port infrastructure.

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

Load Testing of Accommodation Ladder Set. The Test was carried out under Class Surveyor's supervision at Roads.

Another worthful video by Knud Benedict, Germany

Since the late 2000s, a debate has been sparked on the most suitable age of retirement for Korean pilots. The debate has focused on the extension of retirement age of pilots from 65 to 68 and whether this will affect the probability of marine accidents.

Pilot Boat in Action
Westerschelde Vlissingen NL
Access to Antwerpen