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134th UKMPA Conference


by United Kingdom Maritime Pilots Association - published on 4 November 2021 126 -

This event lies in the past.
27.09.2022 - 29.09.2022
Line-up of conference speakers, with the theme of "Piloting the Future", together with events at the "Dynamic Earth" and the renowned cocktail bar "TigerLily", in Edinburgh.


27th Sept (pm): Welcome reception

28th Sept: Conference Day 1 & evening dinner

29th Sept: Conference Day 2

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Video Pilotos Prácticos del Pacífico S.A.S / Pacific Pilot's S.A.S (Versión Extendida Inglés)

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Article St Johns Bar Pilots Order New Launch from Gladding-Hearn

published on 1 March 2023

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published on 2 December 2019

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published on 27 November 2020

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Video Pilot Boat Taipei

published on 27 November 2021

off Taipei, bit choppy seas

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Article NTSB investigation: Higher speed contributes to contact of tow with bridge

published on 14 December 2020

NTSB issued an investigation report on the contact of tow William C with a Rock Island railroad bridge protection cell, on Des Plaines River, in January 2020. The investigation established that high speed prevented the pilot to correct the tow’s position after completing the transit through the previous bridge.

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Article Golden Gate – Versatile pilot boat to serve San Francisco Bay area

by Baird Maritime - published on 18 August 2023

VESSEL REVIEW - by Baird Maritime
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