A conversation about the Jones Act

What is causing the forward motion of a stopped vessel using continous bow thruster action?
by Capt. H. Cauvier

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.

Another good explaining video from Knud Benedict, ISSIMS

From that moment on I have been keeping a tally of the non compliant boarding arrangements I see in front of me on a daily base, and off course I participate in the annual safety campaign, conducted by IMPA each october.

Practicing in the new port before we have todo it for real.

this video taken during our unberth at genoa, italy and we have pilot onboard to manouver our vessel. thank you very much mga higala. pls. do subscribe our channel and hit the bell icon for more videp updates. camera:Gopro hero 7 editor:Capcut apps edited by: Baijamex location:Port of genoa, italy No-copyright infringement intended. Music backround not mine belongs to their rightful owners.

Impressive pictures from Colombia: MV Malcom arrived on June the 20th carrying the first wind generators for the "Guajira 1" project.

Cadets get a wide variety of experiences at Great Lakes Maritime Academy. Glad this was captured to show the viewer what it is like boarding a vessel from a pilot boat.

Europe’s first Commercial fueling station for Methanol!