Pilot - MS (Abu Dhabi Ports)

SWATH build by Abeking & Rasmussen (Germany)

The maritime industry has long been a domain of tradition, resilience, and technical excellence. But if we look at its human makeup, particularly with regards to maritime pilotage, one question glares us in the face with uncomfortable clearness: where are the women?

The growing influence of AIS data and analytics has shed the light on the increasing demand for new, smarter solutions in the maritime domain. During this interactive session, we discuss with AIS industry experts how we can take oceans of data and turn it into streams of actionable intelligence for better decision-making and more efficient and transparent shipping.

Text and photos by Alex Lang, retired pilot, pilot for 28 years in New Zealand and Australia.

pilot boat

North East Approach to Eydehavn were covered with ice. Navigation and maneuvering required skills and knowledge to bring the vessel safely alongside

Pilot jumping onboard the Carnival Luminosa at Cairns from the pilot boat .

Pilot onboard disembarking vessel ship #shorts

The Seminar aims to inform Member States, intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations in consultative status with IMO about the societal value of maritime pilots and pilotage as a public service. The IMO Secretary-General has recognised maritime pilots as having always been vital to ensuring the safety of navigation in key ports and shipping lanes globally and playing a crucial role in sustaining the global supply chain using specialized knowledge and expertise....

What is causing the forward motion of a stopped vessel using continous bow thruster action?
by Capt. H. Cauvier