NZMPA Maritime Pilotage Conference & AGM 2021

Top condition. Quality assurance with label, certificate and registration. Truly exemplary work in the service of safety for pilots. Great to see that.

A group of Pilots from the Sandy Hook Pilot Association joined us for a ride along on a damp winter day.

August 2022, tanker Thun London and Foyle Leader pilot vessel. www.nightskyhunter.com

Gabon, Baie du Prince, 2012.
Getting that nice fat lady alongside

Impatience is triggered when we have a set goal (for example berthing a vessel) but realise it's going to cost us more than we thought to reach it (the vessel is only making 6 knots against the tide and is taking much longer than predicted).

What happens when next-generation maritime data is put to the test in some of the most complex navigational environments? This video shares insights from a major international S-100 simulator trial, delivered in collaboration with Carnival Corporation’s CSMART training facility and a wide network of global partners. Together, we explored how S-100 data sets perform in realistic, high-pressure bridge scenarios—particularly in confined waters where precision and timing are critical. Bringing...

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.

Clear statements from Fremantle Pilots and Fremantle Ports to ensure the safety of pilot transfers.