The first volume of Pilots concentrated on the stories of American and British schooners. Volume 2 enters what for many will be a less familiar world... that of the remarkable pilot brigs and small undecked craft. Schooners range from the Hiates of Portugal to the beautiful station boats of the North Sea ports of Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The development of the schooners themselves into such highly sophisticated craft is traced from regional predecessors. Volume 2 of Pilots is not just about boats — the sailors also have their role. The book follows highly difficult manoeuvres under sail, dangerous transfers at sea, the routine of everyday life, and the perils of heavy weather including ships wrecked and lives saved. All aspects of a spectacular and previously unpublished maritime tradition are considered, not forgetting the competitions between pilots to be the best crews.
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Video Maritime Pilot - Allision in Immingham - Episode 7
by Dr. Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 17 September 2024
Article Winter Edition of "The Master, Mates & Pilot" available
published on 22 December 2021
Article AURIGA Pilot appoints the first female pilot in its company
published on 29 September 2021
Article "The 20,000 TEU Club" - The fleet of the largest container vessels.
by Frank Diegel - published on 24 June 2020
Video Embarque de Práctico - La Fresnais
published on 13 November 2021
Article The NZMPA Good Practice Guide for Pilots 2021
published on 4 April 2022
The Good Practice Guide for Pilots 2021 describes the knowledge and skills (technical and non-technical) that the NZMPA believe all pilots should aim to achieve and maintain. It is written primarily for pilots for their own guidance and professional development, but can be used as a framework for pilot training, proficiency and assessment. It is referenced to NZ Maritime Law and Codes.
Video Tug Talk with Pilot Captain Kirk Pinto
published on 30 September 2024
