Article Historical pilot schooner "Elbe No. 5" collied with containership and sank.
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 9 June 2019
Video Aberdeen Pilot Boat “Sea Shepherd in high winds
published on 13 September 2021
Article P&O Maritime Logistics adds Australian-built boat to Dubai pilotage fleet
published on 27 May 2021
Video Very descriptive: Piston Effect when entering lock.
published on 10 May 2020
Two new locks were introduced in 2009 for training in the new Panama lock conditions with or without tug(s). This video shows the famous "piston effect" when entering the lock at an impressive speed of 10 knots with a high blockage factor.
Port Revel provides shiphandling training using manned models for maritime pilots, masters and officers: http://www.portrevel.com
Video Northbound
published on 14 October 2024
Video Ship Pilotage to Dunkirk Harbour BreakWater.
published on 11 May 2022
Video Suggestions to improve Pilot Ladder Safety
published on 28 June 2021
Ideas from Nasir Khan, Port Pilot: "I would like to suggest that we try an experiment and make some modifications that will result in a better grip on the handrails of the ship's ladder and on the pilot ladder steps. Let's talk about it!" Modifications: Ships Ladder Handrails & Width of the Pilot Ladder steps. "I analyze the subject of fallen Pilots are two main reasons: -Pilot's hands are losing their grip at the ship's handrails. At transfer point mostly pilots lose their grip on Ships...