Marine Officer/Pilot – Port of Cromarty Firth. UK

Learn why the Virginia Pilot Association chooses to rely on Volvo Penta power.

Clear statements from Fremantle Pilots and Fremantle Ports to ensure the safety of pilot transfers.

Delivering the pilot to the Aurora Tanker in Brunei Darussalam.

Shipbuilder Metal Shark is building a welded aluminum 55’ x 17’ pilot boat for the Pascagoula Bar Pilots Association in Mississippi.

Designed in-house, the new 55 Defiant Pilot being built for Pascagoula Pilots represents the latest evolution in Metal Shark’s pilot boat lineup. The distinctive vessel incorporates the“faceted hull” design initially developed by Metal Shark for the US Navy 40 PB program, and features an enhanced version of Metal Shark’s signature “pillarless glass” in a two-tiered, reverse-raked arrangement.

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

South Australian port operator Flinders Ports (FP) has entered into an agreement to purchase three new pilot vessels over the next three years from Melbourne-based boatbuilder Hart Marine.

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the vital work of the Port of Tyne pilot boat crew aboard Collingwood! From sunrise to sunset, these skilled mariners navigate the River Tyne and the North Sea, ensuring the safe passage of massive cargo ships, tankers, and ferries.
Watch as the crew battles the elements, transfers pilots onto moving vessels, and keeps the busy shipping lane running smoothly. This is a rare glimpse into the teamwork, precision, and dedication required to guide ships...

The pilot boys on the river Haven.

We are pleased to announce that the New Zealand Maritime Pilot Association has launched its new website www.nzmpa.org.