In our new new section “Five questions for ..." Marine-Pilots.com introduces pilots and other market players to our readers in short interviews.

Today we have talked to Olli Taipale, Chief Pilot at Finnpilot.

“Piloting the vessels was there since there was a sea transportation” This is one of the most popular and might be most proud phrase for pilots. During the maritime history, piloting the vessels evolved in many aspects, however main core is never changed; trustworthy colleague from neighbourhood will be close by for safe passage.

In the chess match that has global powers looking for new ways to move goods around the world, the Mary Maersk and nine other sister ships are the biggest pieces.
Produced by: Erik Olsen
Read the story here: http://nyti.ms/1rIt2Sf

APL Belgium in rough water near the Farallon Islands pilot station.

It takes all sorts of roles to ensure safe and successful operations at Aberdeen Harbour. Meet Finn, a Marine Pilot, and find out why he enjoys working at the port.

This is a video designed to educate people about pilots and their work. It consists of an animated version and a live action version.

As a part of the ISTLAB project the impact of external factors on pilots’ activities in a remote pilotage situation has been examined in Rauma.

The transfer of pilots to and from seagoing vessels should not rely solely on mutual trust and good intentions.

The ship could not slow down and sailed against the Old North Lock - “Alte Schleuse Nord”.

Stainsby is a 16m GRP Pilot Boat designed by Camarc and built by Holyhead Marine.