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 SHINWA MARU to Port of Rotterdam (Herman Broers)
published on 2 July 2021
Video The most dangerous job ? | Maritime pilot | Episode 2 [Arie Palmers]
published on 20 September 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Arie Palmers, a maritime pilot with over 16 years of experience. Arie provides an in-depth overview of the safety and challenges faced daily by maritime pilots. Check out Arie’s LinkedIn profile for access to the "Weekly Ladder Misery", where you’ll find golden insights into the safe practices that maritime pilots should follow. We’ll cover crucial topics such as: 1️⃣ Challenges and dangers of being a maritime pilot 2️⃣ Understanding good practices for...
Video Sandar Kan Kapal Dipelabuhan Pelindo
published on 25 January 2022
Video What really happened at the Suez Canal?
published on 5 July 2021
Video How to Launch a Pilot Boat–Behind the Scenes at Point Hope Shipyard
published on 20 June 2025
Welcome to Point Hope Shipyard in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. In this video, I follow the float off of the Pacific Navigator, a hardworking pilot boat that serves the Port of Victoria and Ogden Point. We watch as the vessel is pulled along the marine railway, rotated on the turntable, and positioned onto the cradle. Once secured, the cradle lowers to float-off depth, and the Pacific Navigator fires up her engines for a short harbour spin before returning to duty. Some segments,...
Video "The Port Pilot" by Richard Blanco - Read by Tom Wilson
published on 30 April 2020
Video Humber Pilotage Area - Pilot Disembarkation
published on 13 January 2022
Article The Pilot Magazine, Issue 331 by UKMPA
by United Kingdom Maritime Pilots Association - published on 14 December 2021
Video 75ª Assemblea Nazionale Fedepiloti
published on 18 April 2022
