Pilot boat approaching a barge on the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon.
Pilot boat approaching a barge on the Columbia River in Astoria, Oregon.
Video Life At Sea, Pilot Boarding Ship in Rough Weather
published on 7 February 2020
A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, bar pilot, or simply pilot, is a sailor who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or river mouths. They are navigational experts possessing knowledge of the particular waterway such as its depth, currents, and hazards.
Video Pilot Boat SIABO, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
published on 9 February 2022
Opinion Five questions for Frank Kowalski, Managing Director at Safehaven Marine
published on 18 December 2020
In our new new section “Five questions for ..." Marine-Pilots.com introduces pilots and other market players to our readers in short interviews.
Today we have talked to Frank Kowalski, Managing Director at Safehaven Marine
Video Pilot disembarking via Helicopter at Rotterdam, Netherlands
published on 7 June 2022
Article Salt water runs deep in veins of Esperance marine pilot
by Carwyn Monck - published on 14 February 2024
Video Pilot Boat working close to shore, but not the best of weather.
published on 21 February 2022
Article Interview with Captain Mohamed Rafouk (Morocco), AMPA-President
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 9 June 2020
"We want Ports Authorities to Prioritise the Safety of Maritime Pilots"
In this interview, the President of the African Maritime Pilots Association (AMPA), Captain Mohamed Rafouk who is based in Morocco speaks on how maritime pilots in Africa have coped since the outbreak. He also talks of their interactions with Port Authorities and what their expectations are.