Opinion Those irritating 20 %
by Ed Verbeek - published on 1 June 2021
Video River Bann Pilots
published on 28 July 2022
Video Mv CHRISTY FROM JETTY ARA maritime Pilot// Pekanbaru @Rawa Rawa pilot
published on 7 April 2022
Video Bulk Carrier Docking at Liverpool Docks
published on 4 August 2020
Video Bulk Carrier sailing from Liverpool Docks stern-first
published on 17 July 2020
Video Refusing to board due to a pilot ladder not rigged correctly
published on 20 June 2025
This lady came into port in an excellent day, however when I inspected the pilot ladder prior to board I saw that it was rigged using D-Shackles fastened between the side ropes, transferring all the weight and load of the ladder to the clamps and chokes. Truly an unsuitable method of securing the ladder. Retrieval line was also not above the first spreader
After pulling out the pilot boat, the ship was contacted by VHF and the captain was asked to instruct the crew in the usage of ropes and...
Video Salvage operation EEMSLIFT HENDRIKA
published on 8 April 2021
Video What is the impact of lateral resistance on a ship's turning circle??
published on 3 September 2020
This video explains the impact of lateral resistance on the turning circle of a vessel using animations. The video explains the term lateral resistance, shows an example of its impact on the turning circle and its associated aspects (advance, transfer, tactical diameter and drift angle).
Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations).