Mooring a ship to a berth is a common function for the maritime industry, however incidents that harm ship and terminal personnel still occur. This publication establishes recommended minimum requirements that will help ship designers, terminal designers, ship operators and mooring line manufacturers improve the design, performance and safety of mooring systems.
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Opinion Manning Challenges in Maritime Pilotage
by Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 25 March 2024
Article Evergreen Shipping’s new world record megamax arrives at Port of Taipei (incl. video)
published on 12 August 2021
Video VLCC Collision & Propeller Fouling
published on 11 July 2020
Article AIMPA Journal- February 2021 issue VIII
by AIMPA - All India Marine Pilots' Association - published on 17 February 2021
Video Risk Involved When Unmooring Operation on Deck
published on 10 August 2020
Video North Sea pilot boarding
published on 27 August 2024
Article NZMPA Mobile App for Android released
published on 18 August 2020
Article Tero Vainio has been appointed Finnpilot technology manager (CTO)
published on 12 December 2020
Video Tales from a Great Lakes Pilot
published on 9 February 2026
Great Lakes Pilot Eric Treece joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center for an interview about his career as a fleet captain and his experiences now as a pilot working aboard a variety of ships. In the course of the conversation, he shares some spectacular photos he has taken over the years. TECHNICAL NOTE: there are a few audio glitches we could not correct but it only impacts a few spots.