The training presents a balance between simulated locations with a variety of environmental conditions and manned scale models of cargo ships in a series of lakes with docking and currents and live factors such as wind and weather.
The training presents a balance between simulated locations with a variety of environmental conditions and manned scale models of cargo ships in a series of lakes with docking and currents and live factors such as wind and weather.
Video Bob Peacock "Maritime Pilot", Maine / NewBrunswick - Part 1
published on 10 September 2020
Video Piloting a VLCC from sea to Dolphins 90
published on 15 April 2024
On February 23rd, 2024 the NISSOS KEROS ( 330 m long x 60 m wide x 17m draft ) was inbound to Europoort, dolphins 90. Pilot was hoisted onboard by Noordzee Helicopters Vlaanderen (NHV) helicopter flying out of the Nederlands Loodswezen Rotterdam Pilots base. Assisted by 4 tugs from both Boluda and Muller, as well as KRVE boatmen, she eventually moored successfully in stormy weather on Maasvlakte-2 in Port of Rotterdam. Thanks to the very professional crew on the NISSOS KEROS, it was a very...
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published on 14 September 2022
Article The new Pilot Vessel 'New York'
published on 14 April 2022
Video EC135 Cockpit Helicopter Marine Pilot Transfer Hay Point Landing on Coal Bulk Carrier
published on 22 November 2023
Opinion Piloting and the unstoppable wheel of technology.
by Captain Ricardo Caballero "Themaritimepilot" - published on 25 June 2020
Video Luke Pollard tests out the new pilot boat
published on 31 January 2022
Video "Golden Ray" harbor pilot details his harrowing experience when it capsized
published on 19 September 2020
Opinion A Seaman’s Review of “ Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad
by Capt.Alpertunga Anıker - published on 7 December 2022
Article Systematic AIS data analysis reveals false vessel tracks
published on 27 August 2021
Analysis of tracking data from Automatic Identification System broadcasts reveals vessel locations have been simulated for a number of ships, including military vessels. This false information could compromise vessel safety, decrease confidence in a crucial collision avoidance system and potentially spark international conflict.