Behavior and Handling of Ships

This video shows the Pilot Vessel "KOON" inside the Canal Acceso a Puerto La Plata when she arrived at Pilot Station Lanchas Del Este, La Plata Harbour, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
The video was filmed by @ultrabarqueros

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Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature on the important role of tugboats in navigating the bigger vessels in harbors and canal, as well as the open seas.

Analysis of tracking data from Automatic Identification System broadcasts reveals vessel locations have been simulated for a number of ships, including military vessels. This false information could compromise vessel safety, decrease confidence in a crucial collision avoidance system and potentially spark international conflict.

Qastor was first released in 1998 and has become the benchmark in pilotage software in the years to follow.

The software has evolved from being just a navigational aid to an essential tool to support the day to day activities of the marine pilot.

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Another good explaining video from Knud Benedict, ISSIMS

Charleston Harbor pilots play crucial role in safely navigating ships to port

The use of augmented reality (AR), i.e. the addition of computer-generated information to real images, has become established in various areas:

According to a report from the Maritime-Executive.com the Crescent River Port Pilots Association wants to raise the pilotage fee.