Join the conversation...
Article 400m Container ship runs aground off Wangerooge (Germany)
published on 3 February 2022
Article Update on the Mumbai Maersk accident off Wangerooge (Germany)
published on 3 February 2022
Video Successful recovery of the aground triple e class container vessel "mumbai maersk" 2022 live ais
published on 4 February 2022
Article US Coast Guard: Verify gateway handhold arrangements
published on 25 April 2022
Video Pilot Boarding Ship in Extreme Weather condition
published on 2 August 2021
Article Gladding-Hearn Builds New Class of Launch for Maryland Pilots
published on 26 July 2021
Article Why pilot movement information is vital for port call optimization
published on 5 May 2022
Accurate and real-time pilot movement information is vital for port communities and their customers, whether you are a ship operator planning an upcoming port call, a terminal operator planning the berth scheduling, or a port agent arranging cargo and husbandry services. By receiving timely updates of scheduled and actual vessel movements at port, this will allow each stakeholder to plan and execute their day-to-day operations accordingly.
Article ISPO code and Control Manual (latest edition 1/1/22)
by ISPO - International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organisations - published on 4 January 2022
Video Shiphandling: Pivot Point and Transverse Thrust
published on 22 May 2022
Video The life of a Deep Sea Pilot by Roger Francis
published on 15 November 2020
The fascinating tale told by Roger Francis about his life at sea and ultimately as a Deep Sea Pilot. The explanation in detail of the terrific responsibilities comes with tales of daring-do, near misses and other peoples' disasters. Roger's personal tale takes him from kiddy to cadet and from 3rd Mate to Master before he became a Deep Sea Pilot guiding shipping on the busiest shipping thoroughfare in the world - the Dover Straits. On top of this, there is love interest and action in war...