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.Video River Tyne - Pilot Boat "Hadrian" / Fishing Boat / NAVY P2000 Vessel
published on 8 September 2021
Article Med Marine Delivers Two Med-16 Pilot Boats To Nigeria
published on 5 May 2021
Med Marine and IBK Ltd. signed a two-vessel contract for MED-P16 series last November for Nigerian Ports Authority’s operations in Lagos, Nigeria. A year after that, Nigerian Ports Authority takes the delivery of the two high- quality pilot boats. Both units have been despatched on a specialised transport vessel to Nigeria from Turkey.
Video HURON SPIRIT - PILOT BOAT - Upbound Port Huron, Michigan 8-25-2020
published on 26 August 2020
Article ’úya – Canadian operator welcomes pilot/rescue boat to fleet
by Baird Maritime - published on 3 January 2025
Video A day in the life of a PLA Pilot (London): 20 August 2025
published on 9 December 2025
Article New book: The Situational Awareness & The Port Pilotage Services
published on 8 February 2021
Video Port of Los Angeles: Career RePORT - Port Pilots Edition
published on 8 May 2021
Career RePORT encourages all students and educators to submit questions you want to ask a Port of Los Angeles employee: what kind of job they do at the Port, how they entered their career field, who their favorite superhero is, or what they made for dinner last night. This episode features John Mayer, Port Pilot. In his role, John: - Drives the 400-meter container ships containing goods in and out of the Port every day. - Safely navigates the cruise ships that are transitioning to and...