Video Roger's Craft -- Join our built pilot boat operation in Philippines
published on 9 February 2026
Video River Tyne - Pilot Boat "Hadrian" / Fishing Boat / NAVY P2000 Vessel
published on 8 September 2021
Article Handover of Kewatec Pilot 1630 to Gdańsk Pilot (Poland)
published on 15 November 2021
Video Pilot Boat Huron Belle Detroit to Port Huron
published on 2 January 2021
Article USCG: Ever Forward pilot was distracted before grounding
published on 9 December 2022
Article Roberto Bunicci new President of Fedepiloti
published on 26 October 2022
Video AIS Track CMA CGM MISSOURI grounding in Suez Canal on Oct. 14 2020
published on 16 October 2020
Container ship CMA CGM MISSOURI ran aground in Suez Canal while transiting in southern direction, at around 0930 UTC Oct 14. As of 1745 UTC, probably refloated or moved, several Suez Canal tugs attending. Traffic probably suspended, but it’s not confirmed. No information on what caused grounding.
Container ship CMA CGM MISSOURI, IMO 9679919, dwt 115600, capacity 9448 TEU, built 2016, flag Liberia.
Thanks to Marine Traffic and Nolan Dragon.
Article Houston Pilots Practice Part Art, Part Science in Guiding Ships to Port
published on 11 November 2020
Maritime pilots trace the roots of their profession back to the ancient Greeks and Romans when incoming ship captains employed experienced local fisherman to guide their merchant vessels safely into port. It’s a legacy of skill, strength, and sharp wits, and our Houston Pilots (“Pilots”) have been meeting vessels at Galveston’s bar to carry on these proud traditions for just shy of 100 years.
Video Pilot transfer by helicopter is a demanding task
published on 8 December 2021
transfer of Marine Ship's Pilots by helicopter hoist is a demanding task.
Berthing means bringing a vessel to her berth until the ship is made fast. ... The berthing and unberthing manoeuvres require great knowledge and skill by the master, officers and the crew, as well as an excellent team-work with the rope-runners and the mooring party ashore