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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Article AIMPA Journal Issue VI - December 2020 for download here
by AIMPA - All India Marine Pilots' Association - published on 19 December 2020
Article Metal Shark Announces New 55-Foot Pilot Boat Now Under Construction
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 29 April 2020
Shipbuilder Metal Shark is building a welded aluminum 55’ x 17’ pilot boat for the Pascagoula Bar Pilots Association in Mississippi.
Designed in-house, the new 55 Defiant Pilot being built for Pascagoula Pilots represents the latest evolution in Metal Shark’s pilot boat lineup. The distinctive vessel incorporates the“faceted hull” design initially developed by Metal Shark for the US Navy 40 PB program, and features an enhanced version of Metal Shark’s signature “pillarless glass” in a two-tiered, reverse-raked arrangement.
Video Live test: Backpack & Lifejacket?
published on 30 September 2021
Video LifeSava: Remotely Operated Rescue Vessel Demonstration
published on 30 June 2021
Check out the first video demonstration of the capabilities of our new LifeSava marine rescue vehicle! - Made in Australia! - Remotely-Operated - Fully self-righting and water-tight, making it un-sinkable! - Enough power to tow a person Check out more: http://maritimerobotics.com.au/lifesava Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAfHzHxBVVnc6kfQCDMytlQ?sub_confirmation=1
Video Radio communication, reporting and embarkation of pilot onboard cargo ship
published on 15 September 2021
Video Effects of Ciclone in the ports
published on 14 July 2023
As praticagens que atuam no litoral atingido pelo ciclone extratropical estão em estágio de alerta, avaliando constantemente os efeitos da ressaca e as condições de segurança dos canais de acesso. O objetivo é evitar acidentes e minimizar os impactos na logística e operacionalidade dos portos.
Em São Francisco do Sul (SC), o gerenciamento da situação já ultrapassa 12 horas, monitorando lanchas, navios fundeados e enviando rebocadores para o cais. Em Itajaí (SC), a preocupação inicial...
Article The Risks of Remote Pilotage in an Intelligent Fairway - preliminary considerations
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 1 July 2020
