Article Combinations Ladders: "1,000 combinations around" (by Arie Palmers)
by Arie Palmers, Netherlands - published on 13 July 2020
Video Polaris Pilot Boat Antwerp Belgium
published on 15 March 2022
Vessel name: Polaris ; Year built: 2012 ; Flag: Netherlands ; Homeport: Rotterdam Length: 81.2m X 13.3m ; GRT: 2501 ; Callsign: PBZN ; MMSI:245142000 ; IMO: 9496915 Type: Special Vessel / Pilot Ship A "Pilot Ship / Pilot Vessel" is a "special type" of ship in which it accommodates a certain and limited Marine Pilots (Sea, River, Harbor Pilots), it also carries small boats/crafts that are used to tender services to and from the Pilot ship. In a Pilot Vessel, the Pilots can take their time...
Article Murphy's law on pilot boarding - Arie Palmers
by Arie Palmers - published on 20 July 2021
Video A day in the life of the Briggs Marine Pilot Launch Vessels
published on 21 February 2020
Article #PilotsOnBoard Event by AMURA on 23rd June 2021
published on 22 June 2021
Video Pilot Boat Draco. Port of Rotterdam, February 23, 2020.
published on 1 April 2020
Video Fremantle Ports - an up-close look at pilot transfers
published on 24 March 2025
Every day, Fremantle Ports managers go out into the workplace to make safety observations.
Well-prepared observers can bring new eyes to everyday activities, particularly high-risk ones. Such observations can help identify hazards early on, whether they arise from equipment, practices, the environment or non-conformance with procedures. By systematically tracking the resulting data, over time we can better understand our own safety risks and opportunities to improve.
Here, our Manager...