Land and Sea: Sea Harbour Pilots

Pilots are expert ship handlers who possess detailed knowledge of local waterways. They are transported by high speed "Pilot Boat" or helicopter from shore to an inbound ship and from an outbound ship back ashore. Most ports have compulsory pilotage.

Video by marine pilot ESIL ABIBULA.

Gabon, Baie du Prince, 2012.
Getting that nice fat lady alongside

A video of a fellow captain at my work giving me my very first ride in the companies jet pilot boat. Im impressed.

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Ship pilot transfer from container ship with first person view

On May 11, 2020, in the early morning hours, the news went around the world that two serious marine casualties occurred in sector 8 of Singapore Street within 6 minutes.

The Norwegian Coastal Administration has signed an agreement with Aboa Mare to provide a new
course for pilots and VTS operators. By practising together in a simulator, maritime safety along the
Norwegian coast will be reinforced.

Aviator Group's H135: marine pilot transfer