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Opinion Five questions for Olli Taipale, Chief Pilot at Finnpilot
published on 2 December 2020
Video Becoming a maritime pilot, pilotage techniques, career progression | Episode 3 [Thijs Hoff]
published on 7 October 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Thijs Hoff, a maritime pilot with over 15 years of experience at sea and 4 years as Maritime pilot. Thijs will take us through the 'how' of becoming a maritime pilot, offering a detailed look at the educational pathways, skills, and work-life balance that come with the role.
Opinion The Story behind the Puget Sound Pilots Maternity Policy
by Writer Mauri Shuler - published on 19 September 2022
Video Interview with a Bar Pilot 2014 (Mississippi, USA)
published on 29 October 2020
Opinion The feel of the ship: The essence of Piloting
by Captain Ricardo Caballero "Themaritimepilot" - published on 3 June 2020
Opinion How to recognise a fake pilot ladder
by Gary Clay - published on 4 May 2023
Video Why Can't Ships Reverse Around Corners?
published on 20 September 2024
Article Svitzer Amea Signs 10-Year Contract With Fgen LNG Corporation
published on 19 July 2021
Svitzer, a leading global towage provider and part of Maersk, has today announced that it has signed a 10-year Time Charter Party with FGEN LNG Corporation (FGEN LNG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Gen Corporation (First Gen) for the provision of towage and other vessel support services required by FGEN LNG’s Interim Offshore LNG Terminal which will feature a Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) that will be located at the First Gen Clean Energy Complex in Batangas City in the Philippines.
Video The new Bermuda pilot boat (2011)
published on 29 August 2020
This is the new Bermuda pilot/SAR boat 'St. David'. Its intended to operate up to 30miles off the island in the open north Atlantic but capable of going much further. She is a Gladding Hearn built, all weather 61' aluminum hull capable of about 30kts. She replaces a 23 year old pilot boat with the same name.