Video Kiel Canal: Collision with Holtenau High Bridge (Holtenauer Hochbrücke)
published on 1 December 2022
Article Serious injury to pilot on class 2 vessel in poor weather conditions
by Australian Maritime Safety Authority - published on 2 December 2021
Article Deckhand injured after falling on pilot boat (New Zealand)
published on 20 January 2022
Video Charleston harbor pilot receives award after ship stuck in ‘full throttle’
published on 8 July 2024
Article Eemslift Hendrika is secured – will be towed to safe harbour
published on 8 April 2021
Video Frontal collision between two vessels on Welland Canal yesterday (Canada)
published on 12 July 2020
An investigation is underway following a collision between "Florence Spirit" and "Alanis" in the Welland Canal. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. Saturday near Port Robinson when the dry bulk cargo ship "Alanis", which was carrying windmill parts to Duluth, Minnesota, collided during a passing maneuver with the "Florence Spirit", which was carrying coal on its way to Quebec. Editors Note: According to the "Welland Tribune", the Florence Spirit was heading down the canal while the MV...
Video Captain Brown, Harbor Pilot (1950)
published on 6 January 2025
The film "Captain Brown Harbor Pilot" depicts the crucial role of harbor pilots in safely navigating large ships into ports, particularly during foggy conditions. It follows Bob, who learns from his Uncle Captain Brown about the various signals, equipment, and safety measures involved in harbor navigation. The film emphasizes the importance of pilots, who are trained to manage the complexities of harbor traffic, communicate with ships, and ensure safe docking. Viewers also see the...
Video How to Launch a Pilot Boat–Behind the Scenes at Point Hope Shipyard
published on 20 June 2025
Welcome to Point Hope Shipyard in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. In this video, I follow the float off of the Pacific Navigator, a hardworking pilot boat that serves the Port of Victoria and Ogden Point. We watch as the vessel is pulled along the marine railway, rotated on the turntable, and positioned onto the cradle. Once secured, the cradle lowers to float-off depth, and the Pacific Navigator fires up her engines for a short harbour spin before returning to duty. Some segments,...