Pilot Vessel Master

The collision of 3 ships, an unfortunate event that highlighted the importance of human factors on accident causation,

Pilot boat "Muir Pilot" departing Pirate Harbour

Video by Fathom Safety: "When a pilot ladder reaches its 30 month anniversary it needs a retest certificate. It must be returned to the manufacturer or an approved testing station to be weight tested and inspected."

Join us as we delve into the simulation training that's helping North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) marine pilots to remain at the top of their game, even from over 950 kilometres away from their home ports. Experience how NQBP's pilots, terminal operators, and tug masters push their limits at the Queensland Government's Smartship Australia facility using virtually recreated ports of Mackay and Hay Point. The two-day simulations bring to life the berthing of virtual vessels up to...

There are a number of things you can do to service and care for your lifejacket, including regular checks and maintenance, proper storage and ensuring you have one for every passenger on your vessel. But if you aren’t wearing it when an emergency occurs, it is very unlikely it will save your life.
We spoke with AMSA survival expert Dr Paul Luckin to learn more about lifejacket essentials.

Columbia River Bar Pilots risk their lives every day and night to keep cargo ships moving across the dangerous Columbia River Bar. They work in any weather and help protect the environment by making sure the big ships do not crash on their way in or out of the river.
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The vessel 8T gross tonnage above necessary inland and harbor pilot before inter the port of Japan.

This is a video I had captured off U.S Coast from a merchant vessel as the Pilot was transferred from our Ship to Shore via Helicopter.
All recordings were done using N8 (unbelievable clarity!)