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 Pivot Point Specials 2 - position for ship moving ahead or astern
published on 12 May 2022
Article New Volvo Penta D16 IMO III solution powers pilot boats
published on 15 November 2022
Article MARS-Report: Paltry PPU position predictor
by The Nautical Insitute - published on 18 August 2023
Video (4K) Sea Bear Pilot Boat 14 April 2020
published on 17 April 2020
Video The port of Parnu in Estonia. Pilot boat
published on 18 March 2024
Video A day on a tugboat, time lapse edition
published on 25 May 2020
Article Progress on the Autonomous Project “The AUTOPLAN” by UZMAR
published on 21 September 2020
The AUTOPLAN (Automatic Navigation Assistance System for Planing and Semi-planing Crafts) project kick-off meeting was held on 10th September 2020 with the participation of the project partners and the consultants: Uzmar Shipyard (Project Coordinator-Turkey), Technical University of Berlin (Germany), Friendship Systems AG (Germany), OES-Offshore Engineering Solutions Inc. (Turkey), Mersin University (Consultant-Turkey), SVA Potsdam (Germany) and Piri Reis University (Consultant-Turkey).