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"An old experienced pilot sometimes loses a ship by his assurance and over confidence of his knowledge, as effectually as a young pilot does by his ignorance and want of experience."
Let us remind ourselves every day of the principles of safe seamanship...

Footage from faraway countries shows a reality that is incompatible with safety standards set by IMPA, EMPA and other organisations. There is still much to be done to protect the lives of all pilots worldwide.

pilot boat handoff from the carnival breeze September 17th 2019

Departing NBCT ,Penang, Malaysia.
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Pilot Vessel "COMETA" #CanalAccesoAPuertoLaPlata #pilotstation #pilotboat  #LaPlataHarbour #LanchasDelEste #BuenosAiresProvince #Argentina/ 15.12.2021. This video shows the Pilot Vessel "COMETA" inside the #CanalAccesoAPuertoLaPlata when she arrived at #PilotStation #LanchasDelEste #LaPlataHarbour #BuenosAiresProvince #Argentina. The video was filmed by @ultrabarqueros You can watch the full video by clicking on the following Link: / Puedes ver el video apretando en el siguiente Link:...

Drydocking or undocking is always a difficult task, particularly with a “dead” vessel (no power/propulsion) and the wind blowing on the ship's side.

The latest edition of The New Zealand Pilot has been published (link in article).

Maritime pilots board ships when waters are crowded or treacherous or when a passage is narrow to guide the captain and ship safely through the waters. The Cat operates between Bar Harbor, Maine, and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada.