Texas State Harbor Pilots

Chesapeake Bay pilots guide massive cargo ships safely through the Bay's channels every day, but boarding them on a ladder attached to a moving ship is nothing short of breathtaking. Watch the video from a retired Bay Pilot.

The Ship Voyage - Poem - By_ Khan
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"No day is the same, and this is what makes the job so interesting.
ANGUS MACAULAY
Pilot, Montrose Port Authority

Opening the building to unveil the Pilotboat "Columbia". Preparing for launchday.

The San Juan pilot boat coming next to our ship.

The mouth of the Duluth Canal is a dangerous entrance in bad weather. Here the coast guard shows the agility of their boats. What a ride!

This video has been recut and edited by the creator Hugues Cauvier. Previously there were three episodes, which have now been combined into one.