Video Third Kewatec Pilot 1630 to Gdansk Pilot in Poland
published on 3 June 2025
The 16.3-meter aluminium pilot boat includes features aimed at performance and crew safety: • Twin Caterpillar C18 engines (2 x 400 hp) • Traditional shaft and propeller system • Top speed of 25 knots, cruising at 22 knots • Air suspension seats, autopilot, and interceptor system • Heated decks, rails, and windows • Crew accommodation for six • Galley for two and diesel heating for cold-weather operation • 2 x 1300-liter fuel tanks for extended range “This is not just a boat. This is a...
Article Three Pilot Boats for Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA)
by Southern Engineering Co. Ltd (SECO) - published on 18 March 2020
Article Sixth High-Speed Launch for Delta Pilots
by Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding - published on 27 November 2019
Video Kewatec Pilot 1630 Self-Righting test
published on 17 November 2020
Video Muir Pilot Strait Of Canso
published on 4 March 2024
Article The BMA introduces inspection campaign for pilot transfer arrangements
published on 23 July 2021
Article US Coast Guard: Verify gateway handhold arrangements
published on 25 April 2022
Video How the Sabine Pilots are Redefining Maritime Pilot Transfer with Helicopters
published on 17 February 2026
In one of the busiest and most critical waterways in the United States, timing and safety are everything. Along the Sabine-Neches Waterway in Port Arthur, Texas, the Sabine Pilots are redefining maritime pilot transfer by taking to the air. This video follows the Sabine Pilots and HeliService USA as they use Leonardo AW169 helicopters to move pilots safely and efficiently between ships—reducing risk, improving responsiveness, and keeping America’s energy gateway moving. From offshore hoists...