Video Kittiwake Mersey Pilot
published on 22 December 2021
Video Las Palmas Practicos
published on 25 April 2022
Video Galveston Pilots boarding Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas
published on 8 November 2022
Video Disembarking Pilot (Port Said)
published on 7 June 2022
We have reached Port Said at the northern end of the Suez Canal. Could not have been a more enjoyable adventure. Thank you Suez Canal Authority for the two excellent pilots, specially Emad, and the support specially at Ismailia.
Editor's note:
Other countries, other habits: especially when it comes to safety standards. Life jackets, for example, are not to be seen here.
Video The best pilot ladders for the safety of maritime pilots
published on 23 November 2022
Video Unayzah Express 2021 (Preparing Gangway) Container vessel
published on 19 August 2025
Article BW guide to Pilot Ladder compliance
by www.bw-group.com - published on 14 October 2021
Video HMM - Maiden voyage of HMM Algeciras #7-Rotterdam-arrival
published on 23 June 2020
Article TRENZ Introduces SIRIUS+: The Next Generation PPU with Enhanced Performance
by TRENZ GmbH - published on 15 May 2025
TRENZ, a leading manufacturer from Germany, is expanding its product lineup with the launch of SIRIUS+, a high-performance Portable Pilot Unit (PPU). As an evolution of the widely recognized SIRIUS model, the new device features cutting-edge technology designed for maximum precision and reliability, particularly for use on Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs).