This publication, compiled by the International Maritime Pilots’ Association, brings together the experience and expertise of over 30 pilots and industry experts to produce a fascinating insight into the role of the marine pilot. This 256-page book, illustrated throughout with colour photographs and diagrams, will be of benefit to pilots, both current and future, as well as to shipmasters and seafarers.
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Video Pilot Boat Approaching Norwegian Star in Italy
published on 19 September 2023
Video Pilot Boat
published on 16 June 2025
Video BMPA Presentation at IMPA 2014
published on 4 July 2019
Video Launching the “Aldebaran”- a 37’ NAIAD Pilot Boat by BRIX Marine
published on 8 January 2024
Video Safety of Maritime Pilot's: "Lifebuoy " by Capt. Nasir Khan
published on 11 July 2022
Video The danger of trapdoor arrangements
by Herman Broers - published on 24 January 2022
Video Docking a Mega Ship -- How Marine Pilot Manoeuvres a Ship in Port?
published on 24 July 2020
#dockingship #marinepilot Docking a Mega ship in a busy port requires an experienced marine pilot to ensure safe ship docking operation. This video is an excellent overview of how marine pilot manoeuvres a ship into the port. Manoeuvring is an operation during which a vessel enters or exits coastal waters of a country, crosses several ships on the way, and proceeds towards or departs from a berth or jetty of a port. Shot By an experienced marine pilot Syatibi Azhari, who assisted MSC Ambra,...