Article

Colombo Dockyard Completes Pilot BoatFor Japanese operator Kowa

published on 2 March 2022 - 100 -

Show comment section |

Colombo Dockyard (CDPLC) of Sri Lanka has completed construction of a new pilot boat ordered by Japanese operator Kowa Company.

Designed by MacDuff Ship Design, Dolphin 41 has a length of 19 metres, seating for up to 12 people, and a speed of 20 knots. It will also have a secondary harbour patrol function.

CDPLC said the boat’s design is similar to those of three pilot launches that the company built for the Sri Lanka Ports Authority beginning between 2019 and 2020.

Colombo Dockyard PLC

Pilot Boats

What's your opinion on this?

Video Pilots disembarking Harmony of the Seas

published on 30 April 2025

#GaltexPilots #pilotboatgalveston #gladdinghearn #goprohero11 #rammounts #galvestonpilots #viewfromthepilotboat @RoyalCaribbean #harmonyoftheseas #royalcaribbean #oasis #cruiseship #timeforavacation #vacation

Video Female Pilot embarking in Paranagua, Brazil.

published on 22 September 2021

Boarding M/V ETERNAL HAKATA

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:...

Article Marine Log November 2022 Edition: Focus on Workboats

published on 15 November 2022

MarineL og November 2022 Edition has been published. This issue focusses on patrol boats, pilot boats and offshore support vessels.

Video Self-righting test: PILOT62, 17m by Cheoy Lee Shipyards

published on 26 June 2021

17m Self-righting Pilot Boat by Cheoy Lee Shipyards Name: PILOT 62 Designer: Camarc Design Overall length: 17.3m Designed speed: 25 knots https://www.cheoylee.com/product/detail/66/ Performance • Innovation • Reliability • Quality • Service Ref: 5209 (sister-ship: 5210)

Video "Swiss Cheese" by Ahmed Sati

by Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 13 August 2024

The theory of the 'Swiss cheese' model of incident causation and investigation.

Video Marine pilot transfer Port Botany

published on 9 January 2020

Video showing marine pilot navigating a cargo ship from Port Botany.

Article The BMA introduces inspection campaign for pilot transfer arrangements

published on 23 July 2021

The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) once again demonstrates its commitment to seafarer safety by being the first registry to instigate a Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) for pilot transfer arrangements. It will continue to run until the end of 2021.

Article River and Bar Pilot Accidents

by www.maritimeinjuryguide.org - published on 16 December 2021

"Mariners may receive financial compensation for current and future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, present and future lost wages, and pain and suffering."