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Article A review of the ship’s pivot point: Science, Maths and Observation’ Where is the centre of a ship’s rotation?
by Tim Cummins, Harbour Pilot, Portsmouth International Port - published on 17 July 2020
This my attempt to do just that. This is a summary of all scientific papers and articles that I could find about the ship’s pivot point. I have added links to any videos associated with the publications and have also included any useful diagrams or equations that the authors published to help explain their research.
Video Characteristic Diagrams for ship behaviour under Wind Impact
published on 12 April 2021
Video Course Stability under wind - advice for various conditions
by Knud Benedict - published on 7 March 2022
Video New podded cruise ship at Port Revel
published on 24 October 2019
Article Board of commissioners of Pilots of the State of New York
published on 22 December 2021
Video Maritime Pilot - Allision in Immingham - Episode 7
by Dr. Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 17 September 2024
Opinion A few words about pilot safety and Merry Christmas
by Frank Diegel - published on 23 December 2021
Video ProZero Workboats in the MOSES project2020
published on 25 January 2022
Article Port of Antwerp using drone for pollution monitoring
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 5 November 2020
Port authorities in Antwerp, Belgium, are making use of EMSA’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) to support their day-to-day monitoring of port operations and rapid response to pollution incidents in the port area. The RPAS will enable the authorities to inspect at a distance their complex port environment which extends over an area of some 120km².