Article Gladding-Hearn Delivers Sixth High-Speed Launch to Delta Pilots
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 15 July 2020
Delta Launch Services, the operating company for the Associated Branch pilots on the SW Pass of the Mississippi, has taken delivery of a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. This is the sixth St. John’s Class launch built for the Delta pilots by the Somerset, Mass. shipyard.
Video German Pilots embarking cruise vessel by SWATH Pilot Boat Döse
published on 7 September 2020
Video Pilot boats in rough seas during Storm Ciara
published on 20 April 2020
Video Pilot Boat ORION JPS Party video
published on 19 May 2021
Article Virginia Pilots Order Harbor Launch from Gladding-Hearn
published on 14 March 2022
Article Publication of the Brazilian Pilots' Association - Rumos Práticos 59
published on 20 October 2021
Article Houston Pilots Practice Part Art, Part Science in Guiding Ships to Port
published on 11 November 2020
Maritime pilots trace the roots of their profession back to the ancient Greeks and Romans when incoming ship captains employed experienced local fisherman to guide their merchant vessels safely into port. It’s a legacy of skill, strength, and sharp wits, and our Houston Pilots (“Pilots”) have been meeting vessels at Galveston’s bar to carry on these proud traditions for just shy of 100 years.