Deputy Harbour Master/Pilot - Port of Mostyn

The successful protective measures implemented by Finnpilot Pilotage contributed to ensuring the continuity of Finland’s foreign trade, also amid the coronavirus pandemic. The number of pilotage assignments decreased significantly along with the decline in vessel traffic.

After 25 years of continual and significant refinement, these Camarc pilot boats remain clear sector leaders. The hull shape is now quite different yet they retain their classic Camarc good looks.

Professor Patrick Hudson discusses safety culture and leadership.

Good news for pilot safety: As one of the leading shipping companies, MAERSK is now targeting the notorious "trapdoor arrangements". A corresponding notification to all the company's ships concerned was made public in the last few days.

Vessel coming from West, picking up Pilot at PEBGB..
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Crude Oil Tanker British Robin passing St Anns Head on a rather windy day in Pembrokeshire.

Many thanks to Capt. Pilot Evan Simkus for the insight into the working day!

The United Kingdom Maritime Pilots' Association (UKMPA) has all been inundated with CV19 communications from all manner of sources in the last few weeks. Here is a condensed collection of information from the UKMPA.