Video Pilot Boat In Civitavecchia Arrives At "Allure Of the Seas" on Friday April 18th 2025
published on 29 April 2025
Video How the Sabine Pilots are Redefining Maritime Pilot Transfer with Helicopters
published on 17 February 2026
In one of the busiest and most critical waterways in the United States, timing and safety are everything. Along the Sabine-Neches Waterway in Port Arthur, Texas, the Sabine Pilots are redefining maritime pilot transfer by taking to the air. This video follows the Sabine Pilots and HeliService USA as they use Leonardo AW169 helicopters to move pilots safely and efficiently between ships—reducing risk, improving responsiveness, and keeping America’s energy gateway moving. From offshore hoists...
Video Walking the right pilot boat side: Perfect disembarking
published on 14 June 2021
Video Navigating on St Lawrence River towards cargo ship Federal Kumano
published on 8 November 2022
Video Interview with Ältermann Jan-Helge Janssen, Bremerhaven, Germany - German language only
published on 15 September 2023
Video Dynamic failure of pilot boats: Risk mitigation & management
published on 12 December 2020
Following a surf riding and broaching incident and subsequent collision by an experienced vessel operator, QinetiQ have been undertaking extensive investigations into the risk mitigation and safety management of pilotage operations. This presentation looks to discuss the risks presented during pilotage services, and provide a critical review of vessel design and service delivery approaches to understand the potential risk mitigations and management of pilot boat safety.