Video Successful overtaking of another ship in a canal - Port Revel Shiphandling
published on 10 May 2020
Manoeuvring large ships at close quarters and on shallow water is one of the most difficult aspects of shiphandling because of the complex hydraulic interactions depending on the ships' speeds, on the water depth and on lateral restrictions like in canals. Training is conducted both on meeting and on overtaking ships in shallow waters. This video shows how overtaking in a canal should be conducted: come in close to the stern and then move away from the bow that will be sucked towards your...
Video Characteristic Diagrams for ship behaviour under Wind Impact
published on 12 April 2021
Article Improving Teams Performance in Pilotage Waters
by Herman Broers - published on 31 March 2022
Opinion Bow Truster Effect on Ship's Headway
by Capt. Hugues Cauvier - published on 14 July 2022
Article London Pilots issue Quick Reference Guide for PTA’s
by Port of London Authority - published on 9 September 2024
Video Brisbane Marine Pilots
published on 26 November 2021
Brisbane Marine Pilots - The only choice for pilotage in Brisbane.
Brisbane Marine Pilots was established as an independent organisation in 1989. Since then we have been systematically capturing the local knowledge, skills and methodologies that were historically passed between pilots.
We are proud to live by our organisation’s pillars of excellence: Safety, Service Excellence, Collaboration, Sustainability and Integrity. We hold a strong commitment to innovation and are determined to...