Source: Ship Report Podcasts
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.Article Noatum Maritime orders Artemis EF-12 foiling pilot boat
published on 5 May 2025
Article Unique electric pilot boat to the Swedish Maritime Administration
published on 17 October 2024
Video Razorbill Pilot Boat Southbound On The Mersey
published on 24 March 2022
Video The Port Phillip Sea pilots launch Torquay out and back again, seen at Point Lonsdale, Vic, Aust.
published on 17 March 2025
Article Pilot Boat for the Pacific Pilotage Authority
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 8 January 2020
Ocean Pacific Marine of Vancouver Island BC have been awarded a contract to build and deliver a state of the art 19.9m Pilot Boat for the Pacific Pilotage Authority. The new craft will be all-aluminium construction and built to Lloyd’s Class in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Designed by Camarc from their Scotland office, this vessel represents the latest in cutting edge pilot boat technology.
Article COSCO Panamax bulk carrier aground again, Parana river
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 29 May 2020
Article Winter Edition of "The Master, Mates & Pilot" available
published on 22 December 2021
Article Factors affecting maritime pilots' health and well-being: a systematic review
published on 18 June 2021
Video How the Pilot Disembark using by Helicopter
published on 12 November 2020
Video Maritime Simulation and Resource Centre. For Pilots. By Pilots
published on 13 July 2020
Specialized training for maritime pilots in Canada.
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Founded in 2005, the Maritime Simulation and Resource Centre (MSRC) is a purpose-built marine pilot simulation training and turnkey port procedural development facility, offering unique navigational safety expertise in North America.