Book “Remote Pilotage” by Antti Rinkinen

The Good Practice Guide for Pilots 2021 describes the knowledge and skills (technical and non-technical) that the NZMPA believe all pilots should aim to achieve and maintain. It is written primarily for pilots for their own guidance and professional development, but can be used as a framework for pilot training, proficiency and assessment. It is referenced to NZ Maritime Law and Codes.

The SW England Branch debates the varied and critical role of the Harbourmaster.

Footage of deep tanker Felicity navigating through the treacherous waters of the Port Philip Heads channel entrance.

Operators and supervisors of the operations center (atalaia) of Praticagem da Barra do Rio Grande participated in an update course in online and face-to-face mode. They had classes on nautical charts, electronic charts (ECDIS), radars, portable pilot units (portable electronic navigation equipment) and technical English. "There is no good operation without recurrent training with good tools", says pilotage operational director, practical Bernardo Ramos

SAMMON Lecturing Video describing
"Pivot Point Demonstration"
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SAMMON - the IDEAL tool to identify manoeuvring capabilities of a ship - SAMMON - learning the EFFECTIVE way

Pilot's boat port of Patras

Many thanks to Capt. Pilot Evan Simkus for the insight into the working day!

Pilot boat alongside a merchant cargo vessel, a big bulk carrier at canakkale strait, turkey

LEIGH ANN MORAN - Towing Vessel and the YELLOW ROSE - Pilot Vessel