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 All aspects of a spectacular and previously unpublished maritime tradition are considered, not forgetting the competitions between pilots to be the best crews.
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Article Kiel Pilots Operating on Emergency Basis
published on 3 June 2024
Video VTS in New South Wales: Air Traffic Control of the Sea
published on 30 June 2021
Every airport needs its air traffic control but what about the ships in our seaports? Here’s how Port Authority’s VTS teams keep watch 24/7 to keep shipping safe in New South Wales, Australia. ••• Port Authority of New South Wales manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in Sydney Harbour, Port Botany, Newcastle Harbour, Port Kembla, Eden and Yamba. With over 6,000 visits from trade and cruise vessels each year, the ports of New South Wales...
Video Launching the “Aldebaran”- a 37’ NAIAD Pilot Boat by BRIX Marine
published on 8 January 2024
Article JMS completes conversion Design of Osrv to Pilot Station Vessel for Sandy Hook Pilots
by JMS Naval Architects - published on 4 March 2021
Article Maersk and Svitzer to Develop Fuel Cell Tug Powered by Green Methanol
published on 11 November 2021
Video Deep Sea Pilotage - Boarding on EVER ACE
published on 1 July 2026
Article Blackcomb Helicopters doing precision work
published on 12 November 2020
Video Reshma Nilhofer at "Courageous Women | Maritime SheEO Conference 2022"
published on 28 November 2022
