Article 3DPortGuard Docking Aid
published on 24 August 2021
Australian technology provider Frontier Automation has released a new vessel tracking system that can be used as a docking aid tool by pilots. As for all Frontier Automation control systems, it uses 3D machine vision to automatically detect and track in real time shipping vessels within range of a berth by providing information on critical distances to mooring infrastructure, on vessel speed and angle, and on vessel movement directions and orientations.
Video Port of Fremantle
published on 14 October 2019
Video TRENZ Pilot Plug - SEAiq
published on 5 July 2019
Video TRENZ Pilot Plug - Wärtsilä Pilot PRO
published on 5 July 2019
Article AIS Hub for Pilot Boats - Eight Pilots simultaneously
by TRENZ GmbH - published on 25 November 2024
Article NTSB investigation: Collision of LNG carrier with tank barge linked to pilot’s actions
published on 2 April 2021
Video PLA Hybrid Pilot Cutter Leader, sea trials
published on 4 June 2021
Article NTSB investigation: Higher speed contributes to contact of tow with bridge
published on 14 December 2020
NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of tow William C with a Rock Island railroad bridge protection cell, on Des Plaines River, in January 2020. The investigation established that high speed prevented the pilot to correct the tow’s position after completing the transit through the previous bridge.