Sullom Voe Pilot boat out on a task

Associated British Ports (ABP) the UK’s largest and best-connected port operator, has commissioned a fleet of nine new state-of-the art pilot boats from Goodchild Marine Services, representing an investment of around £9 million to further enhance port operations across its network.

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The construction and commissioning of a new pilot boat for Jacobsen Pilot Service in great pictures.

Cromarty Firth Port Authority (CFPA) is seeking a contractor to build and deliver a new pilot vessel as part of a major project to upgrade its fleet of vessels. The contract for the work is currently being put out to tender and interested parties are encouraged to apply before the deadline of 8 May, 17.00.

Original title: "Watch how this Japanese pilot managed to get off the ship in bad weather condition"

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Congratulations: Vicky Hérault becomes the first female maritime pilot in the port of Brest (France) in Oct 2021.

Please read this statement of Joris J. Stuip from PTR Holland, Partner of Marine-Pilots.com.

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