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 North Sea pilot boarding
published on 27 August 2024
Article Pilot fell into water in Keelung Port, Taiwan. Ship’s responsible.
published on 7 November 2022
Article Forth Ports (UK) orders two new pilot boats for Rivers Forth and Tay
by Forth Ports Group - published on 27 February 2024
Video Embarque de Práctico - La Fresnais
published on 13 November 2021
Article USAID ERA Delivers 2nd Pilot Boat to Ukraine
published on 11 November 2024
Video Columbia River Bar Pilot via Helicopter
published on 1 November 2021
Article Delaware Pilots Order New Launch from Gladding-Hearn
published on 15 September 2022
The Pilots’ Association of the Bay and River Delaware have ordered another pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. It’s the pilots’ association’s fourth Chesapeake Class launch and eleventh pilot boat built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard since 1957. Delivery of the new pilot boat is scheduled for 2024.