Video Female Pilot embarking in Paranagua, Brazil.
published on 22 September 2021
Article Flinders Port (AU) with new Pilot Boat
by Baird Maritime - published on 21 June 2024
Opinion Women at the Helm: Advancing Maritime Pilotage Through Equity and Innovation
by Abolfazl Farajnezam - published on 17 June 2025
Video Pilot Boat Alongside Scarlet Lady Cruise Ship
published on 18 August 2021
From our deck 12 cabin balcony, some footage of the pilot boat coming alongside Virgin Voyages' cruise ship Scarlet Lady in the Solent between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. If you're expecting action and excitement then brace yourself for not quite that at all, but it is fairly impressive how close the pilot boat gets to the larger vessel, bouncing around on the waves. I did want to see the pilot leap from the ship to the boat but in truth got tired of waiting so if that's the bit...
Article Greek Navy minehunting vessel cut in half during collision with Maersk Launceston
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 30 October 2020
Video Supmar series of Camarc pilot boats
published on 22 October 2020
Video Wind drift making headway - practical experiments for voyage planning and Rule of Thumb
published on 7 April 2021
Article Turkish Chief officer fell into water checking draft, died, Russia
published on 6 February 2022
Video Smooth Sailing: Pros and Cons of a SWATH Vessel
published on 7 August 2020
When you think about SWATH ships, remember seakeeping. Imagine gliding gently over waves. That serenity is what SWATH ships deliver. It comes at the price of several new design challenges. But for the right mission, a SWATH is worth it. Maybe the tradeoffs are right for you? Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of a SWATH. REFERENCES [1] Mecaflux, "Midship, Frontal Surface Area and Flotation," Mecaflux, [Online]. Available: https://www.mecaflux.com/en/Maitre_couple.htm. [Accessed...