According to author Captain Henry H. Hooyer, forces acting on the ship have an effective lever arm with respect to a hypothetical pivot point. The forces creating or affecting this pivot point include the ship's motion, underwater resistance, and momentum. The book will be particularly helpful to pilots and ships' officers, and those whose jobs require a thorough understanding of ship behavior.
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Article Results online survey into the securing methods of pilot ladders
by Herman Broers - published on 5 March 2021
It has been shown that a majority (51%) of pilot ladders is secured by means of D-shackles, when secured at intermediate length. Previous research (Evans, 2020) has proven that this method has only about 50% of the strength of the pilot ladder when secured at full length (“double ended ladder”), or by means of the “endless-sling” method.
Article Darwin Port Marine Pilots accomplish international safety certification
published on 23 September 2021
Video CMMI Chennai Chapter |Technical Meeting | BRM During Pilotage
published on 27 July 2021
Video Harbour Pilot capt.Momčilo Milić in maneuvring on m/v "Contship Top", in Port of Bar
published on 19 September 2022
Article Vessel Review by Baird Maritime: "DPC Dodder" - Ireland
by Baird Maritime - published on 29 August 2022
Video Pilot Vessel Tribulation
published on 8 October 2020
