Marine Pilot, Port of Cape Preston

Arrivée au Havre de la pilotine Hirondelle de la Manche

We do not put videos of accidents on our website out of voyeurism. We would like to point out that the work of a pilot is always dangerous, especially when embarking and disembarking!
These incidents should be a warning. It can hit anyone out of carelessness.
Dear pilots, please always be mindful and always think of your safety!

The All India Maritime Pilots' Association has released its new journal for May

Captain Jonathan Tennant has been called a hero for his decision to intentionally ground the Golden Ray, keeping it out of the main shipping channel.

The use of augmented reality (AR), i.e. the addition of computer-generated information to real images, has become established in various areas:

Vos Pace is a Dutch registered ship being seen out by Puffin Pilot vessel at Great Yarmouth 8th June 2021. Vos Pace is 83m long and 18m wide and made in 2015. Puffin is as long as Vos Pace is wide at 18m and 4m wide itself
I run over and managed to grab some nove shots even though the sun was facing into camera some of the time. As Puffin came back it looked even better I thought.
Music by me.
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Clear statements from Fremantle Pilots and Fremantle Ports to ensure the safety of pilot transfers.

MAN Engines is equipping nine pilot boats from the shipyard Goodchild Marine Services Ltd. in Norfolk, Great Britain, with in-line six-cylinder engines. This is the engine manufacturer's first entry into the British pilot boat segment.

This is an in-depth discussion of the risks involved in maritime pilot transfers; an interesting job but with a risky commute to work.