It has a fixed pitch propeller and a bow thruster, which makes it easier to handle. This maneuver consisted of basically just pulling her off the dock and then doing a 160 turn.
It has a fixed pitch propeller and a bow thruster, which makes it easier to handle. This maneuver consisted of basically just pulling her off the dock and then doing a 160 turn.
Article Mauritania - Precautions to take during calls at the port of Nouakchott
published on 24 January 2023
Article IMPA Information on Pilot Transfer Operations (May 2024)
published on 13 May 2024
Video EfficientFlow - STM in ports and narrow waters
published on 22 September 2020
Improved traffic flow converts waiting times into increased safety and bunker savings for large ships in the narrow Swedish and Finnish archipelagos.
Found on YouTube. Created by "Sjöfartsverket".
In the STM EfficientFlow project, the Baltic ports of Rauma and Gävle implement efficient port calls using real-time information. Improved traffic flow converts waiting times into increased safety and bunker savings for large ships in the narrow Swedish and Finnish archipelagos.
Video MISSISSIPPI RIVER - pilot onboard - helmsman on action -
published on 22 October 2021
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Article Denmark first to launch data-driven remote pilotage
published on 15 May 2025
Video Pilot Boat Docking Lake Erie
published on 20 June 2022
Video MV LYRIKA (Lithuania) and Harbour Pilot Cutter leaving Port of King's Lynn
published on 14 May 2021
Video M/V Santa Loretta Precision Tug Maneuver (AHDPA)
published on 25 June 2020
Video Pilot Vessel BAYPILOT1 12 2020
published on 31 December 2020
Article #dangerousladders - Using social media to improve pilot transfer safety.
by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 12 December 2019
It remains a sad fact that accidents and near misses continue to occur during pilot transfers with frightening regularity. Most of these fortunately do not result in injury, and a surprisingly high number of them are not even recognised for what they are.
Surveys into pilot ladder safety consistently reveal that unacceptably high numbers of pilot transfer arrangements are not compliant with the regulations.