‎Berthing a tanker ship LOA 185 m draft 9

Loodswezen Instructie Embarkeren Debarkeren.
Unfortunately only in Dutch without subtitles.

This video was kindly provided by a friend of Pilot Captain Haitham Alzahrani, Saudi Arabia. Pilot Ladder Check: non-compliant, no retrieval line Editor's note: A backpack on the back in combination with a lifejacket is usually not a good idea. There are only a few lifejackets that unfold in the water without any problems even with a backpack! More Information: SAMMY (IMO: 9582491) is a Bulk Carrier that was built in 2012 (9 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Panama. It’s carrying...

The IMPA has published on 30th June 2020 a letter about crew exchange in times of corona. Read the letter here:

Rodman is delivering the latest unit of this model of Rodman 41 pilot boat, specially designed and built for the Cadiz Pilots Corporation and fitted to meet all the Owner's requirements.

TRENZ VEGA - Up to eight pilots simultaneously shall be provided with an AIS data stream in a pilot boat with information for their next assignment.

Rodman 41 pilot boat for the Cadiz Pilots' Corporation

A maritime pilot tells us about why he loves switching ships in midstream.

Interesting video by "JeffHK" from Hong Kong about the job of a maritime pilot.

Crude Oil Tanker British Robin passing St Anns Head on a rather windy day in Pembrokeshire.