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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Opinion Crew Voices: Fearful, Frustrated, Fatigued, Forgotten.
by Ivana-Maria Carrioni-Burnett - published on 2 September 2020
These are the feelings which have been voiced by the crews I have been in contact with during pilotage operations these last few weeks.
We have heard this said about many keyworkers in the UK over the last couple of months. First it was the NHS, then care workers and social workers, then bus drivers, train operators, lorry drivers and the supermarkets.
Video Goodchild Marine Services ORC 171 Pilot Boat
published on 23 July 2021
Video Safety video shows why you should fit lifejacket crotch straps!
published on 6 March 2020
No giggling, we’re serious about crotch straps at the RNLI. Why? Because crotch straps make your lifejacket perform better and keep you safer for longer. Our top tips for fitting your lifejacket crotch straps: 1. Always fit the crotch straps securely. 2. If you end up in the water, tighten the straps to take up any slack. Remember, correctly adjusted crotch straps will help keep your head above water. Get more water safety advice at: http://bit.ly/RNLIcheckBA
Video How the Pilot Disembark using by Helicopter
published on 12 November 2020
Article IMPA received the 2022 SAFETY4SEA Initiative Award
published on 20 October 2022
Video Embarking the pilot at the Port of Açu in rough weather
published on 20 May 2022
Video Pilot Boat: Marine Pilot disembarkation (UK)
published on 30 September 2021
Video Live test: Backpack & Lifejacket?
published on 30 September 2021
Video Pilot boat catches fire in Brazil
published on 17 January 2022
A pilot boat caught fire near the entrance of the Port of Recife, on Saturday morning (15 January). The fire would have started around 11h. In a note, the port authority explained that the two people who were in the pilot boat were rescued by another pilot boat "Serrambi".
The causes of the accident had not yet been identified, but would be investigated.
