ABB and Keppel O&M collaborate on autonomous tug with remote operation

The Maryland Board of Pilots has decided to enact a rule change that forbids on-duty pilots from using their phones.

Norwegian shipping company Bukser og Berging has placed an order for a new pilot launch to be built by Kewatec Aluboat of Finland.

The average harbor pilot at the Port of Los Angeles makes $434,000 a year, but also faces a one in 20 chance of dying on the job, according to a book from The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Mims that was published in 2021.

"A performance assessment tool for maritime pilotage operations" - by Jørgen Ernstsen, Norway
When the ship is approaching or leaving a port, a local navigational expert, the pilot, is often provided for assisting the bridge team to safely and efficiently navigate the littoral waters.

The All India Maritime Pilots' Association has released its new journal for October.

This movie shows how to create the Characteristic Diagram for Wind effect on ships and limits of steerability under strong wind. It uses the previous demos made with the SAMMON Planning Software on turning tendency of ships on straight track and in turning motion.

In this video I will show you Grimaldi Lines Catania RoRo Ship

The Port of Cork company has ordered a new pilot vessel from boat builders, Safehaven Marine based in Youghal.