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Video Maritime pilot boarding The Cat Ferry as it approaches Bar Harbor
published on 21 June 2022
Article Open Letter from Captain Peter Dann (President AMPI) regarding the situation in Brisbane
by Australasian Marine Pilots Institute - published on 10 December 2021
Video Ship manoeuvring in port MV Danum 159
published on 13 October 2020
Article Adjustment pilot transfer arrangement Multratug-19
by Arie Palmers - published on 9 August 2023
Video Grounding of Orient Centaur
published on 15 November 2019
On 6 November 2017, the fully laden, mini cape-size dry bulk carrier Orient Centaur was transiting the South Channel, Weipa, Queensland, outbound under the conduct of harbour pilots as part of a trial introduction of this size of ship to the port. While in the South Channel, the ship’s main engine shut down due to a loss of water from a cracked engine cooling component, and propulsion was lost. Shortly after, the ship grounded on the northern batter of the channel. The stern then slowly...