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Ship Report Podcasts: Pilot boats - a special breed

published on 6 November 2021 - 56 -

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Today a look at a special vessel that is commonly seen on the Astoria waterfront: the pilot boat that takes pilots to and from passing ships. These boats are specially designed for demanding work that other boats avoid at all costs – coming in contact with the hull of a moving ship, and transporting pilots safely as they do a dangerous job.

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Article Forth Ports (UK) orders two new pilot boats for Rivers Forth and Tay

by Forth Ports Group - published on 27 February 2024

The investment in the vessels to work on the busy waterways will see the arrival next year of the next generation of pilot boats built by Holyhead Marine.

Video Pilot boarding on Pilot Boat "Virginia"

published on 22 July 2022

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Pilot boat Virginia
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Video Pilot disembarkation in Istanbul Strait

published on 30 December 2020

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Video From Pilot boat to Vessel Bridge

published on 19 December 2021

A beautiful day, climbing up the (not-so-well-rigged) pilot ladder and then the stairs of the accommodation towards the bridge.

Video PD Ports Pilot Boat Salthome (UK)

published on 11 May 2026

Follow me on my drone journey always in 4K see what my drone sees from above # dronearielfootage # drone video #dji drone #mini5pro #pilotboat #shippingtips PD Ports has invested over £1M into this new vessel, built by Anglesey based Holyhead Marine Services Limited, which will enable the Tees Bay Pilots to continue to assist Teesport and the Port of Hartlepool. Benefiting from the most up-to-date navigation technology and powered by twin Scania marine diesel engines, the vessel can...

Video A containership collided with a Pilot boat inside taipei harbour

published on 12 March 2020

9th March 2020 at about 08:45 PM
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Video Singapore strait accident: Iranian Container Ship MV SHAHRAZ broke into two

published on 19 May 2020

Container ship SHAHRAZ and bulk carrier SAMUDRA SAKTI I are reported to run aground in Singapore Strait south of St John Island at around 1900 UTC May 10, close to each other, while proceeding in the same direction, probably trying to avoid collision. As of 0700 UTC May 11, both ships remain in the same positions, coordinates don’t change. SHAHRAZ is en route from Port Klang to Yangshan China, SAMUDRA SAKTI I is en route from Belawan to Bayah, southwest Java.

Video Cargo Ship Sailing | Ship Unberthing | Job of a Marine Pilot

published on 24 May 2021

Article ABP Southampton puts pressure on non-compliant 'trap door' Arrangements

by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 22 April 2020

ABP Southampton: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that some ships have a pilot transfer arrangement consisting of an accommodation ladder / pilot ladder combination with a trapdoor that does not meet IMO standards in effect since at least 2012.

Video Dover's Marine Pilots: A Hazardous Job, A Vital Role: Shining a Light on ...

published on 23 June 2026

In last night's first episode of our second TV series, Dover 24/7: Britain's Busiest Port, viewers saw Duty Harbour Master and trained Class 1 Pilot, Guy South, board the cargo vessel AAL Antwerp on her inaugural call to Dover after an incredible 92-day voyage from China.