Video Podcast: Reshma Nilofer, Maritime Pilot, Kolkata Port Trust, India
published on 16 January 2021
Welcome to the 154th episode of the Shipping Podcast with Reshma Nilofer, the first female maritime Pilot in India and one of few in the world. Reshma takes us on a journey on how to reach your dream goals. She is a powerful woman and a role model to many.
Reshma Nilofer was the first female maritime river pilot, and the current Indian President awarded her with the "Woman Power Award" in 2018. The Woman Power Award is an annual award given by the Ministry of Women and Child Development...
Video Podcast: Jeanine Drummond, Integral Maritime, MD & Principal Marine Advisor
published on 5 November 2021
In this episode, you will be meeting a true leader, an experienced Harbour Master, Master Mariner, Experienced Marine Advisor, General Manager and Non-Executive Director; her name is Captain Jeanine Drummond. We speak about the importance of modern leadership, which is somewhat different from traditional leadership, which has been prevailing in our industry for such a long time. We also speak about the importance of not just trying to blend in but also speaking up to seize the...
Article Ship Report Podcast: The pilot boat Peacock: a game changer for Columbia River commerce
published on 14 September 2022
Video Pilot Boat - Carnival Cruise at Port Canaveral
published on 19 September 2019
This is a video of the cruise ship pilot boat that picks up the pilot once he has navigated the ship out of the port. This is a requirement of all cruise ships coming into and leaving out of ports. We also noticed them at the Bahamas. I was able to capture this one on my last cruise leaving out of Port Canaveral... watch as the pilot jumps from the cruise ship to the pilot boat while both are moving! :)
Video Launching the “Aldebaran”- a 37’ NAIAD Pilot Boat by BRIX Marine
published on 8 January 2024
Video Rotterdam pilot boards a tanker thats entering the port
published on 23 May 2025
Video Ready to pick up #crew tanker|| Indonesian sailors in Brunei
published on 8 February 2022
Video A compilation of shots of the various pilot launches that work off Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Aust.
published on 3 June 2025
A compilation of shots of the various pilot launches that work off Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Aust. Three pilot companies work out of Queenscliff servicing the Ports of Melbourne and Geelong. These boats are out in rough weather if need be, to keep the shipping moving. Port Phillip Sea Pilots , Auriga Pilotage Group and Poseidon Pilots all have Hart Marine boats built in Mornington in Victoria.
Ship spotting at Point Lonsdale and other water activities by Wally on Water.