Article Five questions for Esil Abibula, Head of Romanian Pilotage Department
published on 27 July 2023
Video Kiel Pilots using VR for next-level shiphandling simulation
by Captain, MSc. Remko Fehr - published on 13 December 2023
Opinion "Ship's Pilot" - A poem by Gaylen K. Bunker
by Frank Diegel - published on 13 February 2020
Video Maritime Pilot - 8,000 Piloted moves - Episode 11
by Dr. Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 18 December 2024
Video Maiden voyage of HMM Algeciras #1-Qingdao
published on 5 June 2020
Article Risk analysis of collision accidents during underway STS berthing maneuver through integrating fault tree analysis (FTA) into Bayesian network (BN)
by Capt. Mustafa Sökükcü and Cenk Sakar - published on 3 May 2023
This research paper could be useful tool for marine pilots as well during the risk analysis of STS manoeuvrings. In light of the findings of the research, STS manoeuvres may be effectively planned in order to improve overall safety and avoid the unexpected incidents. On the other hand, there is a dearth of literature on STS operation. As a result, this work has a significant input on the current literature.
Video Ex chief pilot of Bremerhaven harbor pilots on 400 meter ships (German with subtitles)
published on 1 February 2023
Matthias Meyer was head of the Bremerhaven port pilots, nautical expert and lecturer at maritime schools. In front of our camera, he voices what has long been a topic of discussion in shipping circles: that the 400-meter container ships have simply become too big for the narrow shipping channels of the Weser and Elbe. In his view, a serious accident is only a matter of time. We take a look at how the district is dealing with these giants and what politicians, BUND and shipowners have to say...