This guide sets out the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed when preparing for pilot embarkation and disembarkation. It includes relevant excerpts from IMO regulations and is illustrated throughout with colour photographs and diagrams demonstrating good and bad practice.
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Video P21 pilots4 0
published on 26 February 2021
Video Newcastle marine pilot transfer by helicopter
published on 9 September 2024
Did you know? In Newcastle, marine pilot transfers are carried out mostly by helicopter. Helicopter transfers are used for several reasons including pilot safety and efficiency, and as the largest bulk shipping port on Australia’s East Coast, that’s the name of the game! #PortAuthorityofNSW #marinepilotage #helicopter #newcastle #newcastleharbour #shipping ••• Port Authority of New South Wales manages the navigation, security and operational safety needs of commercial shipping in Sydney...
Article Qastor 3 - How-To Positioning Device
published on 28 January 2022
Video Fédération Française des Pilotes Maritimes (FFPM)
published on 17 September 2019
Video Paradip piloat boat along side at ship
published on 7 June 2023
Video "Majesty of the Seas" berthing Portsmouth International Port. Tug view
published on 10 August 2020
Video by Andy Mabbett, UK
A lovely morning for the arrival of the Royal Caribbean International Majesty of the Seas into Portsmouth International Port. Apologies for my basic editing but the overlays in each corner provide an idea of what my tugs azimuth thrusters were doing along the way with the sliders showing engine and propeller power. The Damen Shipyards Group ASD 2411 'MARKSMAN' of SMS Towage is an awesome tug with 70t Bollard Pull. This ensures the customer's v/l is handled safely...
Video Carnival Cruise - Pilot Boat coming along side Carnival Luminosa for Cairns, Australia
published on 27 February 2025
Video Berthing tanker ELKA ASTIR - King Fahd industrial sea port
published on 2 September 2020
