Video Pilot boarding with pilot boat "Spindletop"
published on 10 May 2021
Video Inbound San Juan harbor new pilot boat build by Safehaven marine
published on 17 April 2020
Video Pilot boat docks at historic icebreaker
published on 9 June 2023
Video Lita Ocean 15m Pilot Boat
published on 9 October 2020
Video In respect of the vessel: Stellar Banner Scuttled Off Brazil
published on 15 June 2020
Notice by the Editor of Marine-Pilots.com: "The sight of a sinking ship should always make us humble because it helps us to realize how small man is compared to the thousands of tons of steel a ship is made of - and how pale we are in comparison to the great power of the sea. Ships may have a soul, as they have names as well... Their end therefore should make us sad. There´s no fun or joy in watching this.” The vessel was refloated earlier this month following the removal of approximately...
Article Latest edition of the European Maritime Pilots Association newsletter released
published on 23 June 2022
Video Tales from a Great Lakes Pilot
published on 9 February 2026
Great Lakes Pilot Eric Treece joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center for an interview about his career as a fleet captain and his experiences now as a pilot working aboard a variety of ships. In the course of the conversation, he shares some spectacular photos he has taken over the years. TECHNICAL NOTE: there are a few audio glitches we could not correct but it only impacts a few spots.