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 ESL Thames Estuary Pilot boat off Botany Bay beach at Broadstairs Kent England UK 14.1.22
published on 17 January 2022
Video Dongara Marine Custom Boatbuilding Diversity
published on 1 June 2021
Compilation clip highlighting some of the diverse custom boats we have built recently: the 8.3 metre, outboard powered search and rescue RIB Cape Rose; the 9.8 metre, waterjet propelled work / lines boat Jetwave Nelson Point; the 19.2 metre Berkeley Class pilot boat Genesis; and the 26.5 metre commercial fishing boat / offshore service vessel / passenger charter boat Poppa G.
Video Ever Forward March 20, 2022 Update: We Are Going To Need a Bigger Dredge
published on 21 March 2022
Video Ship sailing from Liverpool Docks
published on 2 December 2019
Video Princess Royal Explores High-Tech Pilot Boat in London
published on 21 September 2024
Video San Francisco Bar Pilots boards off the ATB Cape Ann
published on 10 January 2022
Video Pilot boat Lorient harbor - Storm Ulla 2014
published on 18 October 2020
Video Safety with HamiltonJet (Waterjet)
published on 1 July 2020
Waterjets are the safest choice for Pilot Boat applications. Our waterjets are engineered with safety in mind, precise steering control and efficient manoeuvrability result in effective and quick reaction to a man-overboard situation, and with no exposed propeller, waterjets provide ultimate safety around people in the water.
Video HDPE pilot boat
published on 15 July 2020
