Article New app: Pilot´s Tug Assist Tool PTAT - Bollard Pull Calculation for Marine Pilots
by Capt. M. Baykal Yaylai - published on 19 February 2020
Required tug power and number of tugs needed in variable conditions of wind, current and waves isin most cases an assessment made by pilots based on their professional experience. However, assessments will raise questions by lawyers if something goes wrong. They will use tools to calculate what really is needed with respect to tug power and number of tugs. They have furthermore the advantage of time.
Video Threefer, three deliveries in a row. 25 mph winds made for a choppy river.
published on 2 January 2021
Video Sea trials of the Interceptor 48 Pilot 'Belgrano' by Safehaven Marine.
published on 2 December 2020
Article Savannah Pilots take delivery of new pilot boat
published on 23 March 2022
Video Columbia River Bar Pilots: Another Day at the office
published on 15 March 2022
Article Swedish Club: Pilot ladder in poor condition
published on 3 August 2022
Article The BMA introduces inspection campaign for pilot transfer arrangements
published on 23 July 2021
Video A Day In Life of Sailors Piloting Tiny Container Ship
published on 14 March 2025
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