Video TRENZ Pilot Plug - SEAiq
published on 5 July 2019
Video EfficientFlow - SEAiq Pilot Introduction
published on 26 August 2020
Video Learn more about MITAGS
published on 15 November 2019
Video OMC International - DUKC® Explained
published on 14 October 2019
Video Pivot Point Specials 2 - position for ship moving ahead or astern
published on 12 May 2022
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 Maritime Pilot Training III - Man overboard manoeuvre
published on 12 May 2021
Video The Port Phillip Sea pilots launch Torquay out and back again, seen at Point Lonsdale, Vic, Aust.
published on 17 March 2025
Video Pilot Boat Alongside Scarlet Lady Cruise Ship
published on 18 August 2021
From our deck 12 cabin balcony, some footage of the pilot boat coming alongside Virgin Voyages' cruise ship Scarlet Lady in the Solent between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. If you're expecting action and excitement then brace yourself for not quite that at all, but it is fairly impressive how close the pilot boat gets to the larger vessel, bouncing around on the waves. I did want to see the pilot leap from the ship to the boat but in truth got tired of waiting so if that's the bit...