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 HMM - Maiden voyage of HMM Algeciras #7-Rotterdam-arrival
published on 23 June 2020
Video Introduction to Pilotage
published on 6 January 2021
Video How to get off the ship with Pilot Siri
published on 31 January 2022
Article Southeast Alaska Pilots’ simulator exam, May 22-28, 2021
published on 7 February 2021
Video Pilot Boarding in South Korea
published on 11 September 2021
Video Pilot Boat HOLTENAU, Travemünde 2019-12-15
published on 17 March 2021
Video Port Everglades Pilot Carl Mahler boarding the Submarine USS New Hampshire
published on 17 January 2023
Article Pilot dispatching problem along a maritime corridor: a case study in the St. Lawrence River
published on 13 May 2025
This study presents a novel decision support process for a pilot dispatching problem in the St. Lawrence River. It integrates a comprehensive set of time-based performance measures, including working time, waiting time, and skill level differences, to optimize fairness and operational efficiency in pilot dispatching.
Video Simulated marine pilot training
published on 24 August 2023
Join us as we delve into the simulation training that's helping North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) marine pilots to remain at the top of their game, even from over 950 kilometres away from their home ports. Experience how NQBP's pilots, terminal operators, and tug masters push their limits at the Queensland Government's Smartship Australia facility using virtually recreated ports of Mackay and Hay Point. The two-day simulations bring to life the berthing of virtual vessels up to...