Containership CMA CGM BARRACUDA ran aground near Kruiningen on the Western Scheldt

Every ship transporting goods to, from or through the Arctic wants to find the fastest and safest way through or around the ice. Even service ice breakers save considerable amounts of time and fuel when they choose an easy path through the ice opposed to a straight path.

The Bridgemans Services Group has taken delivery of a new search and rescue (SAR) boat that can also be used for pilot transfer, firefighting, and pollution response duties.

During 2022 Saab’s shipyard in Docksta has delivered two Pilot Boats to Germany. In December a contract for a new Pilot Boat for Germany was signed.

Elizabeth Marami, 28, has made history by becoming Kenya’s first female marine pilot. Born and bred in the coastal city Mombasa, Marami initially studied law at the University of Nairobi, but later changed course and went on to pursue navigation in Alexandria, Egypt for 5 years. “I always grew up knowing that I wanted to do something different, Something out of the ordinary. Being awarded a scholarship to pursue this career was God’s answered prayer…,” she says.

After a six day hitch, we work our last ship before heading home https://instagram.com/sea_weathered?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

THE 25 M PILOT TENDER AT THE DUTCH NORTH SEA SHORE

What knowledge pilots must acquire during their training are described in detail in the Training Regulations for Maritime Pilots.

Willemstad, Curacao- Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge.

Editors note:
Pilot Boat "Döse" built by A&R

It's on the Tees, vessel is the Saltholme.