Pilot Boat Approaching in Tallin Estonia Pilot OnBoard

M/V PILOT 62 (CHEOY LEE shipyards 17m Self-righting Pilot Boat)

off Taipei, bit choppy seas

The pilot boat is a 1979 Gladding and Hearn, think of it as a 70s muscle car on water. The Deep-V hull does a great job of cutting through the waves while giving us good speed and maneuverability. On to the next one...
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The Port of Townsville has welcomed the newest addition to its fleet of pilot boats with the arrival of the newly built MANTARAY. The $3.3 million, custom-built vessel utilises high-tech equipment and design to maximise safety and efficiency for pilot transfers.

Rodman 41 pilot boat for the Cadiz Pilots' Corporation

February 23, 2020.
During high seas, smaller ships board Maritime Pilots in the mass entrance to Port of Rotterdam.

What happens when GNSS fails? In maritime navigation, this isn’t a hypothetical scenario – it’s a growing risk. Spoofing, jamming, and GNSS outages are increasing, especially in the Baltic Sea region. A failure can cripple navigation systems – with potentially serious consequences.

Deadline: 15th June 2021

Video showing marine pilot navigating a cargo ship from Plan du Port