Opinion The Secret Life of Pilots
by Allen Garfinkle - published on 8 March 2022
Opinion One of my favorite Marine Pilots' pictures of the year
by Frank Diegel - published on 26 May 2020
Video Berthing P02 skikda old port M/T duke1
published on 19 December 2019
Video Operation "Icebreaker" in Port of Quebec, Canada
published on 28 February 2020
Video A day in the life of the Briggs Marine Pilot Launch Vessels
published on 21 February 2020
Article The Future of Harbour and Sea Pilots: Opportunities and Challenges in the Digital Age
by Sven Stemmler - published on 18 November 2025
Article TRENZ Introduces SIRIUS+: The Next Generation PPU with Enhanced Performance
by TRENZ GmbH - published on 15 May 2025
TRENZ, a leading manufacturer from Germany, is expanding its product lineup with the launch of SIRIUS+, a high-performance Portable Pilot Unit (PPU). As an evolution of the widely recognized SIRIUS model, the new device features cutting-edge technology designed for maximum precision and reliability, particularly for use on Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs).
Video How to get off the ship with Pilot Siri
published on 31 January 2022
Article “Tragedy Strikes as Maritime Pilot Dies in Pilot Transfer Accident”
published on 11 January 2023
Video Successful 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 should be conducted: come in close to the stern and then move away from the bow that will be sucked towards your...