Article Suez Canal chief hints ‘mistake’ by captain could be linked to Ever Given incident
published on 14 April 2021
Article More details and an analysis of the Ever Given accident
published on 6 October 2021
Video Maritime Training: Pilot Ladders: Safe Rigging Procedures
published on 25 February 2020
Video Failed overtaking of another ship in a canal - Port Revel Shiphandling
published on 10 May 2020
Manoeuvring large ships at close quarters and on shallow water is one of the most difficult aspects of shiphandling because of the complex hydraulic interactions depending on the ships' speeds, on the water depth and on lateral restrictions like in canals. Training is conducted both on meeting and on overtaking ships in shallow waters. This video shows how overtaking in a canal can easily fail.
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Article NTSB investigation: Collision of LNG carrier with tank barge linked to pilot’s actions
published on 2 April 2021
Article S-Ribs Custom Boatbuilding has finished the trials of the first boat of "SWR-120" project
published on 7 December 2021
Video New Pilot Boat arrives at Dublin Port
published on 5 December 2019
On December 1st 2019 Dublin Port received a delivery of a new Pilot Boat - DPC Tolka.
This 1,195 horsepower 17.1m Orc vessel with a 5.3m Beam & Range 150 can reach greater distances and will allow Dublin Port’s highly skilled marine pilots to board larger ships in all weathers.
DPC Tolka has allowed Dublin Port to upgrade equipment in line with customer investment in new ships and additional capacity on existing routes.
Designed by French Naval Architect Pantocarene for both fuel...