Suggested required reading for all mariners no matter where they work: on rivers, in open seas, in narrow passages or limited draft conditions. A good balance between theory and practical hands-on approach with excellent illustrated examples. Consists of three parts: 1) the ship's capabilities and its manoeuvring gear; 2) the forces which set the ship moving; 3) the ship as it manoeuvres (mooring, sailing in shallow waters, port manoeuvres, etc.).
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Video Riding with the Savannah Pilots
published on 25 October 2020
Over the course of 4 days this August, I was afforded the opportunity and privilege of riding with the Savannah Bar Pilots for an article I was writing for a major maritime magazine. The pilots are given the responsibility of boarding a vessel in the Atlantic Ocean and safely navigating the vessel up the Tybee Road 9 (a name for the shipping lane that leads into the Savannah River), into the Savannah River, and into the Port of Savannah. The same is done in reverse when a ship is outbound...
Article Sea Pilots From 24 Nations at EMPA General Meeting In Antwerp
published on 9 May 2022
Article Winners of Maritime Art Prize Awards revealed
published on 3 November 2021
Video Day in a Life of a TugBoat Captain in New York Harbor
published on 10 April 2021
Video Pilot Vessel BAYPILOT1 12 2020
published on 31 December 2020
Article CMPA Launches the National Centre of Expertise on Maritime Pilotage
published on 8 June 2021
Video MV SELILI JUST SAILED IN SUNGAI SIAK
published on 29 August 2021
