Podcast: Marine pilot support staff help make it all happen

This operation was carried out as part of a study of the capability of vessels of 142 meters length to enter and leave the seaport of Vyborg in the daylight.

During the night Mar 28-29 EVER GIVEN was moved from her initial grounding position and hopefully, soon, will be either refloated, or positioned alongside Canal eastern bank, to free the Canal for shipping.

Pilot recruitment has traditionally been based on seniority, and extensive sea experience. However, a more modern approach, hiring younger, motivated candidates with structured training, offers an alternative path with compelling advantages.

Captain Reginaldo Pantoja, AFNI: "Now, as a professional harbour pilot for over 29 years, I try to apply the lessons I learned during these times and also when I worked as a mooring master, tow master, and dock master."

OHB subsidiary LuxSpace’s satellite for global ship monitoring has reached its target orbit.

North River Boats (Pilot Boat)

Most pilot embarkations and disembarkations around the world, are still carried out using a traditional pilot ladder, consisting of wooden steps supported and secured by side ropes.

A man in his own element. Meet Pilot Fabio Fontes, the oldest maritime pilot in activity at 84.

Two Carnival cruise ships collided in Cozumel, Mexico on December 20th 2019, causing damage to both ships.