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.
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Article Three new pilot boats for Flinders Ports (Australia)
by Baird Maritime - published on 1 November 2023
Video Pilot boat "Griffiths" off Point Lonsdale (Port Phillip - Australia)
published on 5 August 2025
Video Who builds SWATH / SWASH vessels for pilots?
published on 1 October 2021
Press Release New Pilot Boat for Port of Townsville
by Port of Townsville - published on 15 March 2021
Article Update: Fatal Pilot Ladder Accident in Turkey on 18th July
published on 22 July 2022
Video Containership Loses Power Entering Tampa Bay | Pilot Utilized Tugs to Stop the Ship
published on 9 September 2024
Another Ship Loses Power September 8, 2024 In this episode, Sal Mercogliano - a maritime historian at Campbell University (@campbelledu) and former merchant mariner - discusses the loss of power on board the containership Tyndall as it made its approach to the pier in Tampa on September 5, 2024. #supplychain #containerships #tyndall #tampa #pilot #docking Support What's Going on With Shipping via: Patreon: www.patreon.com/wgowshipping Twitter: @mercoglianos Facebook: @wgowshipping...