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Three new pilot boats for Port of Shenzhen


published on 20 February 2022 392 -

Port of Shenzhen added 3 new boats to their fleet. 2x 19m & 1x22m Camarc designed Pilot boats built by Aurora in China. Aluminium construction built to CCS, powered by 2 MTU engines & boasting speeds of over 28 knots. Both sizes are fitted with Gyros stabilisers to improve comfort.
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Video To The Heads with the Port Phillip Sea Pilots - Nepean

published on 6 December 2022

Flying from Shortlands, following the beautiful HM Orc 181 "Nepean" Flying to the very edge of VLOS helped by the elevated position in the carpark, also helped by a good strong coffee from Hesse St! Little known fact, when I was a small child I went out in the Pilot boat from (dad recalls) Gem Pier in Williamstown! I only remember being a bit scared and that's about it. Learn about the Port Phillip Sea Pilots here - https://www.ppsp.com.au/story/ Learn more about the pilot boat here:...

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published on 10 May 2021

Pilot Organisation: Sabine Pilots - USA

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Video Hvasser Pilot Station, Norway

published on 16 November 2020

The pilot boat in Hvasser is going to pick up a pilot from a tank ship.

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Video PilotVessel "ZEYA LP"/ BulkCarrierShip "CYCLADES"/ ZonaComún RioDeLaPlata ARG/ 08.02.2026-07:21

published on 10 February 2026

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by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 23 June 2020

HamiltonJet unveiled its new Electro-Hybrid Drive (EHX) system – innovative technology that offers all the advantages of electric drive with the full capabilities of diesel.

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Article MAERSK takes action against non-compliant trapdoor arrangements

by Frank Diegel - published on 3 March 2021

Good news for pilot safety: As one of the leading shipping companies, MAERSK is now targeting the notorious "trapdoor arrangements". A corresponding notification to all the company's ships concerned was made public in the last few days.

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published on 18 March 2021

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published on 17 January 2020

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published on 29 January 2026

*Testing out a new camcorder. A Canon Vixia HFG70. Picture is fantastic. Shot in 1920x1080p at 60FPS. However, the external (add-on) microphone is terrible. Going to replace it with a much better one.*
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Yes I know I made the "Bahamas" possessive. It's a mistake.

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published on 16 October 2021

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