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.
Video Why Can't Ships Reverse Around Corners?
published on 20 September 2024
Video Hugues Cauvier: Understanding the ship's pivot point (complete video)
by Capt. Hugues Cauvier - published on 3 September 2024
Article How AIS Works - Operation of AIS
published on 25 July 2019
Video A Day In Life of Sailors Piloting Tiny Container Ship
published on 14 March 2025
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature behind the Model Ships used by captains in training centers. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an incorrigible lover of this mysterious world, our videos are made for you ! We publish 3 videos a week on our YouTube channel and many more articles on our website. Feel free to subscribe to not miss any of our updates and visit our website to discover additional content. Don’t forget to...
Video Parking my Ship / Mombasa Kenya / Berthing Process
published on 6 August 2021
Video AIS Track APL MEXICO CITY - Accident in Antwerp on 09.12.2019
published on 10 September 2020
Video AIS Track by Nolan Dragon - www.MarineTraffic.com What had happened: Container ship APL MEXICO CITY broke off her mooring at Doel, Antwerp, in the afternoon Dec 9, drifted across harbor and contacted DP World pier crane. Crane collapsed and was totally destroyed. No injures reported. Cause of the accident (according to the report from FEBIMA): "The allision of the mv APL MEXICO CITY with a gantry crane at the Port of Antwerp on 9 December 2019 stemmed from exceptional meteorological...