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 Setubal Pilot Boat
published on 29 August 2020
Video Pilot Disembarking ship in rough seas (Galveston)
published on 2 April 2025
Article Latest Edition of "The Pilot" by UKMPA released
published on 20 June 2022
Article ARANSAS PILOT III – Pilot Boat for Port Aransas, Texas
by Baird Maritime - published on 2 September 2022
Video Parking my Ship / Mombasa Kenya / Berthing Process
published on 6 August 2021
Video The new Bermuda pilot boat (2011)
published on 29 August 2020
This is the new Bermuda pilot/SAR boat 'St. David'. Its intended to operate up to 30miles off the island in the open north Atlantic but capable of going much further. She is a Gladding Hearn built, all weather 61' aluminum hull capable of about 30kts. She replaces a 23 year old pilot boat with the same name.
Video Promo Video - Shallow Water Effects - Maritime/ Marine/ Shipping Safety Training Video.
published on 17 June 2021
Article Midwest Port Pilots ISPO certified
by ISPO - International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organisations - published on 30 August 2022
Article Two Brazilian pilots and officer from the Philippines will receive the 2020 IMO Award
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 28 October 2020
Two Brazilian pilots who averted an environmental disaster and an officer from the Philippines who ensured the survival of fellow passengers from a sinking vessel while off-duty will receive the 2020 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.
Meeting for its 124th session (12-14 October), the IMO Council endorsed the recommendation from a Panel of Judges, agreeing that two nominations were worthy of the highest recognition this year.
