Service Pilot Boat To Aurora Tankers

The Port of Townsville, northern Australia’s largest multi-cargo port, is expanding its fleet of pilot boats to four.

The Port has awarded Hart Marine a $3 million contract to build a 17.3m ORC vessel that is due for delivery later in 2020. The new high-tech vessel will be slightly longer but have the same design features as the PV Osprey which was delivered by Hart Marine in late 2017.

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The Virginia Pilot Association has added a new high-speed pilot launch to its fleet, delivered by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. This marks the tenth vessel built by the Somerset, Massachusetts yard for the association since 1983

Compilation clip highlighting some of the diverse custom boats Dongara Marine has built in recent years.

Pilot boat Razorbill southbound on the River Mersey, returning from the bar.

Another worthful video by Knud Benedict, Germany

Enjoy the tour from Bridge to Pilot ladder, disembarking of Danpilot.

APL Belgium in rough water near the Farallon Islands pilot station.