Article Selecting the right pilot boat
by Port Technology International - published on 21 July 2021
Video Pilot Boat crew transfer
published on 12 April 2022
Article Briggs Marine: New pilot boat order for Goodchild Marine
published on 28 June 2022
Video Fremantle Ports Pilot Vessels Launch 2024
published on 15 October 2024
Video Disembarkation of Pilots on Oulo Finland - 2007
published on 28 May 2020
Video The life of a Deep Sea Pilot by Roger Francis
published on 15 November 2020
The fascinating tale told by Roger Francis about his life at sea and ultimately as a Deep Sea Pilot. The explanation in detail of the terrific responsibilities comes with tales of daring-do, near misses and other peoples' disasters. Roger's personal tale takes him from kiddy to cadet and from 3rd Mate to Master before he became a Deep Sea Pilot guiding shipping on the busiest shipping thoroughfare in the world - the Dover Straits. On top of this, there is love interest and action in war...
Article Vessel Pilots: Ensuring Safe Port Calls
published on 5 October 2021
Video Suez canal blocked: attempts continue to free stuck megaship Ever Given
published on 25 March 2021
Video The way of Pilot on boarding
published on 2 December 2021
The pilot plays a crucial role in the safe navigation of the vessel to her destination. Expert in the local waters, a Pilot is imperative to the Bridge Team. Berthing/un-berthing, anchoring, transiting narrow channels etc. are very specialized operations and require expertise of a very objective manner that results in efficient planning, monitoring and execution of safe passage. When a ship needs to enter or leave a harbor, marine pilots are sent aboard via a small pilot boat to safely...