Marine Pilot - Liberia

Filmed on 15.7.19

Pilot boat approaches Carnival Splendor off the coast of Victoria, Canada

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Pilots are expert ship handlers who possess detailed knowledge of local waterways. They are transported by high speed "Pilot Boat" or helicopter from shore to an inbound ship and from an outbound ship back ashore. Most ports have compulsory pilotage.

For this last publication of the week, "In the shoes of a port pilot", the UMF unveils a video of the president of the pilot station, Jean-Philippe Salducci, who talks about his job, his career, the qualities required and the role of the UMF as a major player in the port of Marseille-Fos.

UKMPA has released a notice to their members today regarding the so-called non compliant trapdoors. Vessels have been rejected entrance, talks have started with different shipping companies.

Maneuvering ship at Singapore arrive, pick up the pilot and alongside, cargo operation, and then departure.

harbor pilots disembarking in Hong Kong
container ships - IKARIA and YM Excellence

From the life and work of a tugboat captain

W pierwszym odcinku cyklu „Praca na fali”, którego producentem jest PortalMorski.pl, kulisy swojej profesji odsłania kpt. Jarosław Augustyniak, Szef Stacji Pilotowej w Gdańsku.