Article U.S. largest pilot boat delivered to Texas. Stabilized by Humphree.
published on 19 March 2021
Breaux’s Bay Craft, Loreauville, La., delivered the new 90’x23’x12’4″ aluminum pilot boat Spindletop to the Sabine Pilots on March 6. The Sabine Pilots, Port Arthur, Texas, serve the Texas ports of Orange, Port Arthur and Beaumont. “This is the biggest pilot boat built in the U.S.,” said Roy Breaux, the shipyard’s owner. “There are bigger ones in other parts of the world, but this is the largest in the U.S.”
Video Pilot boarding with pilot boat "Spindletop"
published on 10 May 2021
Video Setubal Pilot Boat
published on 29 August 2020
Video Local Harbour Pilot boat at Ramsgate, Kent, England
published on 10 April 2025
Video Goodchild ORC 171 Pilot Boat "Ouse" recently delivered to Associated British Ports (Humber)
published on 28 July 2021
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published on 8 December 2022
Article New website online: Port Phillip Sea Pilots
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 23 October 2020
Video What to expect from a port State control ship inspection in Australia
published on 25 July 2024
If you own, operate or command a foreign-flagged ship entering an Australian port, you may be subject to a port State control inspection by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. Help prepare your ship for compliance by watching the video below and visiting our website for more pre-inspection resources.