Article

BC Pilotage Authority adds 20m Pilot Boat to fleet

published on 5 November 2021 - 211 -

Show comment section |

Text by Baird Maritime, photo by Ocean Pacific Marine

The Pacific Pilotage Authority of Canada (PPA) has taken delivery of a new aluminium pilot boat from Ocean Pacific Marine of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

The LR-classed, Camarc-designed Pacific Guardian has a length of 19.9 metres and is powered by two MAN 745kW IMO Tier III-compliant diesel engines driving Hamilton waterjets to deliver a cruising speed of just over 25 knots. Onan generator sets supply power for the onboard systems.

As with the other pilot boats in the PPA fleet, Pacific Guardian will be operated in the Fraser River and BC’s coastal waters.

Original article at Baird Maritime

Ocean Pacific Marine

Pilot Boats

What's your opinion on this?

Video Pilot Boat "Seaway IV"? on October 14, 2024 (USA)

published on 21 October 2024

Article Virginia Pilots Order Harbor Launch from Gladding-Hearn

published on 14 March 2022

The Virginia Pilot Association has ordered a high-speed, harbor pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. It’s the pilots’ tenth launch built by the Somerset, Mass., shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for mid-2023.

Video DanPilot pilot boat "Echo"

published on 8 November 2024

Danpilot Echo (IMO 9839519) Pilot Vessel. Gross Tonnage 18. Built 2018. Baltic Workboats, Estonia. L. 20.3. W. 6. Propulsion 2x Volvo Penta D16MH. Flag Denmark.

Video A Day Aboard Pilot Boat Collingwood | Guiding Ships in the Port of Tyne

published on 10 March 2025

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the vital work of the Port of Tyne pilot boat crew aboard Collingwood! From sunrise to sunset, these skilled mariners navigate the River Tyne and the North Sea, ensuring the safe passage of massive cargo ships, tankers, and ferries.
Watch as the crew battles the elements, transfers pilots onto moving vessels, and keeps the busy shipping lane running smoothly. This is a rare glimpse into the teamwork, precision, and dedication required to guide ships...

Video Pilot Boat STEINBURG from Brunsbüttel, Germany

published on 18 October 2021

PILOT STEINBURG (MMSI: 211784710) is sailing under the flag of Germany.
Her length overall (LOA) is 29 meters and her width is 8 meters.

Video Disembarking Elbe Pilot - Germany, Lotse 4 - Hamburg

published on 31 August 2022

Pilot Disembarking || Pilot Off || container ship pilot #sailoraqueeb #seafarer #seamen #sealife #atsea #lifeatsea #pilot #pilotlife #merchantnavy #containership #ships #shipslife visit on my youtube channel for more videos https://youtube.com/channel/UC5qD1o2kah-VXEZ5j1z6LwQ follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/

Video Losingsforsøk Rekefjord / Maritime pilotage 02 07 2016

published on 26 September 2020

Spektakulært forsøk. Vanskelig losoppdrag. Svært fartøy. Trang fjordpassasje. #Kystverket #lostjenesten #sikkerseilas/ Spectacular attempt. Demanding maritime pilotage. Huge vessel. Narrow passage. #norwegaincoastaladministration #safeseaways

Video Bulk Carrier Ship ERIETTA/ #PilotBoat SEA MASTER/ Embarking Maneuver

published on 9 November 2021

Bulk Carrier Ship "ERIETTA" / Pilot Boat "SEA MASTER" / Embarking Maneuvering of Rio de la Plata Pilots #pilotonboard #Prácticos.- #BoardingPoint #JP #Recalada #RioDeLaPlata #Argentina 23.09.2020 This video was filmed on board Pilot Vessel "SEA MASTER" and shows the moments when the Pilot Boat was proceeding to the #BoardingStation #JP #Recalada #RioDeLaPlata to the vessel "ERIETTA", to start with the Embarking Maneuvering of the #RioDeLaPlataPilots Special appreciation to the Master of...

Video VLCC Collision & Propeller Fouling

published on 11 July 2020

Learn from other accidents. Watch an accurate reenactment of a collision involving an undisclosed VLCC tanker.
Visit Us:
http://www.maritimetrainer.com/products

Article #dangerousladders - Using social media to improve pilot transfer safety.

by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 12 December 2019

It remains a sad fact that accidents and near misses continue to occur during pilot transfers with frightening regularity. Most of these fortunately do not result in injury, and a surprisingly high number of them are not even recognised for what they are.

Surveys into pilot ladder safety consistently reveal that unacceptably high numbers of pilot transfer arrangements are not compliant with the regulations.