Koningsdam Hawaii cruise 2023/pilot boat

The plug-in diesel hybrid pilot boat's hull is be based on the established ‘ORC’ design, a unique ‘beak’ bow design, which gives it unmatched all weather capability and typically uses 40% less diesel per nautical mile than convention hulls.

The Galveston-Texas City Pilots has taken delivery of its fourth pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. The new launch is equipped with a Seakeeper 30HD stabilizing gyro, which, according to shipyard officials, will reduce up to 80% the vessel’s roll.

Briggs Marine announced its is adding a new pilot vessel to its fleet in response to demand for pilot services within the U.K.

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As part of a good Master-Pilot exchange (MPX) the passage plan and berthing plan is discussed with the bridge team.

Marine Pilot leaving our ship during night in valencia port harbour.

Reflections on his work on the Mississippi River (2014)

This video shows the startup procedure of the TRENZ Pilot Plug.
Please visit https://trenz-pilotplug.com/ for more information.