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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Article Cromarty Firth Port Authority (CFPA) is seeking for new pilot boats
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 17 April 2020
Cromarty Firth Port Authority (CFPA) is seeking a contractor to build and deliver a new pilot vessel as part of a major project to upgrade its fleet of vessels. The contract for the work is currently being put out to tender and interested parties are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 8 May, 17.00.
Video Pilot leaves the Regent Seven Seas Navigator at Halifax
published on 12 August 2020
Article Livorno: Man steals pilots boat and then sets fire to it
published on 26 October 2021
Article Ninth Pilot 1820 - twelfth pilot boat for the demanding Norwegian market
published on 5 September 2022
Kewatec builds the twelfth pilot boat and the ninth Pilot 1820 boat for Buksér og Berging in Norway. The boat is of the same series as the previous Pilot 1820 boats that have been delivered during the last five years. The boats have a total length of 18.2 meters and are the flagships of Kewatec's pilot boat range.
Article What is a SWASH pilot boat? What's the difference to the SWATH technology?
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 5 June 2020
Video Very descriptive: Piston Effect when entering lock.
published on 10 May 2020
Two new locks were introduced in 2009 for training in the new Panama lock conditions with or without tug(s). This video shows the famous "piston effect" when entering the lock at an impressive speed of 10 knots with a high blockage factor.
Port Revel provides shiphandling training using manned models for maritime pilots, masters and officers: http://www.portrevel.com
Opinion New guidance for PBAs with trapdoors. Released 4.11.2020 by NZMPA
by New Zealand Maritime Pilot's Association - published on 6 November 2020
New guidance for PBAs with trapdoors. Released 4.11.2020 at NZMPA Conference in Dunedin, NZ. Distinct difference to suggestions in many other countries, is that we challenge operators who have the ladder suspended from the accommodation ladder (gangway) and not secured to the ship. SOLAS states that pilot ladder shall be secured to the ship, and securing strongpoints, shackles and ropes shall be as strong as the sideropes.
Video CMMI Chennai Chapter |Technical Meeting | BRM During Pilotage
published on 27 July 2021
Video Pilot Boarding Via Helicopter At Newcastle Australia
published on 6 December 2022
