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The difference between Gross Tonnage and Net Tonnage

published on 14 July 2020 - 988 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Steering Mariners".

Using pictures and sketches, this video finally explains the difference between gross tonnage (GRT) and net tonnage (NRT); the ship spaces that are included/excluded in their calculation; and the importance of these terms to ship owners.

Contents of this video will benefit mariners preparing for exams (written and oral examinations).

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Opinion 1000 stanchions around… Which ones are correct and which ones are killers?

by Arie Palmers - published on 6 December 2022

Stanchions therefore are an often-overlooked part of a pilot transfer arrangement and therefore I
want to give them more attention in this article. They proved to be the cause of a whole series of accidents, some of which were even fatal.

Video Kiel Pilots using VR for next-level shiphandling simulation

by Captain, MSc. Remko Fehr - published on 13 December 2023

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Video IALA Port & Waterway Risk Seminar - Chapter on Simulation by Knud Benedict

published on 22 October 2021

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Video Promo Video - Shallow Water Effects - Maritime/ Marine/ Shipping Safety Training Video.

published on 17 June 2021

'Shallow Water Effects' - The New KARCO video which promises to bring immense training value for navigators, has been developed using very effective 3D Animation &VFX.

Article Securing pilot ladders at intermediate lengths

by Kevin Vallance deep sea pilot and author - published on 6 January 2020

Over the past few years a number of pilot transfer accidents have occurred resulting from total failure of the side ropes, one school of thought is that the methods of securing a pilot ladder is a factor in such occurrences.

Video Pilot Boat Ride Along (St. Andrew Bay Pilots Association)

published on 13 June 2022

Join me as I take a ride along with the St. Andrew Bay Pilots Association. We are going offshore in Panama City to bring back 2 Pilots and two coastguardsmen from a ship leaving port. It's awesome to watch the skill and teamwork it takes to safely transport Pilots and other personnel on and off these large ships. Special Thanks St. Andrew Bay Pilots Association Captain Zach Condon, Chairman Captain Phillip Brady III US Coast Guard ATON Team Chief Tom Ball Petty Officer Brendon Blackwell...

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published on 2 December 2020

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

Article Port of Milford Haven trials Zelim MOB recovery system

published on 13 June 2023

The Port of Milford Haven – the biggest port in Wales and largest energy port in the UK – will trial Zelim’s Swift rescue conveyor on its operational pilot vessels. The port may also utilise this technology on its new pilot vessel, which is currently in the final stages of contract award.

Video Offshore Pilot Transfer

published on 22 April 2021

Raw footage of a an offshore Pilot transfer.
More pictures and an occasional video can be found at
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