Book Recommendations
Specialist books for marine pilots are important for every pilot to train basic knowledge.We have collected some book recommendations from pilots worldwide and have listed them below.
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Berthing velocity analysis of seagoing vessels over 30,000 dwt (2022)
Section 4.2.3 of PIANC WG 33 (2002) ‘Guidelines for the Design of Fender Systems’ advises, “Designers must consider that the design values for the approach velocity should be close to the expected actual berthing velocity. It is the task of the designer to obtain data on the local conditions and seek out vessel operators, port engineers, ship owners etc. to gain insight into the applicable conditions and to decide on the most likely and/ or appropriate approach velocity. ”
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Diligent Pilotage: Lessons Learned from the Jolly Nero
This book is written in the hope that the lessons learned from the Jolly Nero will lead pilotage organisations, shipping companies and port authorities to exercise due diligence with the aim of preventing accidents and withstanding the increasing level of scrutiny of courts of law.
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Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations
The ICS Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations is the industry standard best practice guide for shipping companies, ships’ crew and helicopter operators.
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Marine Pilotage – The Arabic book
“Marine Pilotage – The Arabic book” is the first of its kind in Arabic language and specifically concerned with maritime pilotage, it is a reference book and introduction to the basics of the Marine Pilot's work for Arabic readers who
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The Situational Awareness & The Port Pilotage Services
Situational Awareness (SA) is generally described as the perception of the elements in the environment within a volume of time and space, the comprehension of their meaning, ...
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Improving Bridge Resource Management by Jürgen Neff
"Improving Bridge Resource Management - Human Factors in Maritime Safety" is equally suitable for self-study and as a basis for BRM training. It is written with the nautical professional ...
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Theory and Practices of Marine Pilotage Kindle Edition by Capt Santosha K Nayak
Completely new book on Ship manoeuvring techniques based on new revealing facts which have been brought to light. Must read for all the mariners to understand ...
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"All Yours Pilot" - A History of Guernsey Pilots 1940-2013
The second part of Capt Ian Brouard’s comprehensive study of Pilots in Guernsey waters, covering the period from 1940 to the present day.
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Pilots: The World of Pilotage Under Sail and Oar: Vol. 2
Schooners and Open Boats of the European Pilots and Watermen. The first volume of Pilots concentrated on the stories of American and British schooners. Volume 2 enters what for many will be a less familiar world.
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Crossing the Bar: The Adventures of a San Francisco Bay Bar Pilot (Paul Lobo)
There is nothing placid about San Francisco Bay. Its raucous waters have hosted brutal storms, daring rescues, horrendous accidents, and countless hours of drama and tension. Captain Paul Lobo knows that better than most people.
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Marine Pilot Planner: The Harbour Pilot Notebook
To Record Daily Activities of Ship Arrival Departures and Crew Assignments Small Pocket Size 52 Weeks & Note Space - Paperback
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Practical Ship Handling, Fourth Edition, by Malcolm C. Armstrong
Some ship handlers today use electronic instruments from start to finish and these ships usually have powerful engines and thrusters and an almost unlimited number of personnel on the bridge.
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Bow Tug Operations with Azimuth Stern Drive Tugs (Third Edition)
The first edition of the monograph Bow Tug Operations with Azimuth Stern Drive Tugs was published in 2006 – in response to a number of accidents involving bow-to-bow operations with ASD-tugs and discussions in some ports ...
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Tug Stability - A practical Guide to safe Operations
Numerous harbour tugs have capsized often with dramatic consequences. Stability is a complex subject and mainly a specialism of naval architects. Tug masters seldom have this detailed knowledge ....
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Worlds Most Dangerous - Columbia River Bar Pilots
A history of the Columbia River Bar, its pilots and their equipment
by Michael E. Haglund
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Compendium Marine Engineering
This book is a compilation of expert marine engineering experience. It is based on the research and reports of scientists and engineers from all over the world.
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The EU Seaports Regulation (Hardcover)
The Portius Port Law Series is a library of manuals, monographs, collections of papers and conference proceedings on the law of ports and harbours.
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Behavior and Handling of Ships
According to author the forces creating or affecting this pivot point include the ship's motion.
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Tug Use In Port – NEW 4th edition 2021 (Henk Hensen)
First published in 1997, with a second edition in 2002 and a third in 2018, Tug Use in Port by Capt Henk Hensen is known as the ‘tug bible’ – the essential practical guide to port towage and escort operations.
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Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG4)
This publication establishes recommended minimum requirements that will help ship designers, terminal designers, ship operators and mooring line manufacturers improve the design, performance and safety of mooring systems.
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Pilot Ladder Manual - Advanced
This guide sets out the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed when preparing for pilot embarkation and disembarkation.
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Required Boarding Arrangements for Pilot
In accordance with IMO requirements and IMPA recommendations, this laminated A3 colour card shows the dos and don'ts of pilot boarding.
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IMPA on Pilotage
This publication, compiled by the International Maritime Pilots’ Association, brings together the experience and expertise of over 30 pilots and industry experts to produce a fascinating insight into the role of the marine pilot.
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Ship Handling (Herve Baudu)
Suggested required reading for all mariners no matter where they work: on rivers, in open seas, in narrow passages or limited draft conditions.
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Pilot Ladder Manual - Basic
This handy pocketbook provides an overview of the rules, regulations and procedures that should be followed when preparing for pilot embarkation and disembarkation.
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