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 Pilots disembarking in Port of Civitavecchia, Italy
published on 17 October 2022
Video Tarifa Pilot
published on 18 August 2022
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published on 13 March 2023
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published on 12 March 2024
Article Pilots Corner – A perspective from New Zealand
by Chirp Maritime - published on 25 August 2020
Article New website online: Port Phillip Sea Pilots
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 23 October 2020
Article Interactive pilot ladder poster by UKMPA
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Video First day : Shifting berth
published on 6 December 2021
Video PilotTracker Case Study the Greater Houston Port Bureau - GHPB
published on 4 November 2022
The Port of Houston has been implementing Pilot Tracker, to improve efficiency and decision-making processes through data sharing.
According to Christine Schlenker, VP of the Greater Houston Bureau, “ Pilot Tracker is a good first step for port digitalisation, because it’s easy to implement and it has a strong, immediate impact for the port community”.
Want to know more about Pilot Tracker? Visit the link below and get in touch with one of our team members!
https://port-xchange.com/...