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 Singapore Bunker Tanker Loading at Universal Terminal..
published on 6 September 2021
Video Pilot Boat Approaching Norwegian Star in Italy
published on 19 September 2023
Opinion How to navigate your way through chaos as a marine Pilot?
published on 9 December 2021
In my most recent article, I talked about how ports are currently faced with disruptive circumstances that severely impact the day-to-day port operations. The COVID-19 situation and blockage of the Suez Canal lead to increased operational uncertainty and a need for ports to endure the situation rather than planning the future.
Video Jomard Passage Concerns
published on 30 May 2022
The NEC approved mandatory pilotage and marine Conservation area – Jomard Passage, in the waters of Milne Bay Province is a declared Particular Sensitive Sea Area that needs special protection. Recently, the Louisiade People’s Foundation raised serious concern that a pilotage service expression of interest advertisement had been done without much consultation with the people of the Jomard Passage. #pngnews #looppng #tvwannews LATEST NEWS: http://www.looppng.com/ SUBSCRIBE to Loop PNG on...
Article Docksta shipyard excel at Pilot Boats- secures another contract for Germany
published on 21 December 2022
Video Pilot Boat Damen Stan Pilot 1605 FRP
published on 20 April 2021
Article NAUTITEC Shiphandling Simulator and Training Centre, Germany
published on 9 February 2021
