Found on YouTube. Created by "North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation". Originally published on 2021-07-19.
Our marine pilots need to be ready for all of the elements of the high seas. Watch the pilots put their their paces in the virtual reality setting of the Queensland Government's SmartShip Simulator.
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Article A member of our community is looking for a small used pilot boat
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 16 October 2020
Article Santander Pilots ISPO certified (since July 2020)
by ISPO - International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organisations - published on 17 November 2020
Video The river Haven, today. 12/03/21
published on 14 March 2021
Video Operation of POD Ships - Discussion on Efficiency comparing Conventional and IN-OUT POD strategy
published on 8 June 2022
In this movie the efficiency of two different pod operation strategies is compared: With azimuth propeller ships the Pods can be used in two ways to control the speed, e.g. for speed reduction: 1. by adjusting the engine orders, e.g. by reducing the RPMs to get lower speed - this means to drive the ship in the same conventional way as for twin screw vessels, 2. by turning both pods either in- or outward (TOE-IN or TOE-OUT) to reduce the forward thrust and therefore reducing the speed – the...
Article NTSB Reports on Collision between Baxter Southern Tow and BNSF Coal Train
published on 19 September 2022
Video Remotely operated Vessel by Seafar - Bridge Passage Watertruck X
published on 30 June 2021
Drone visuals of a bridge passage of a remotely controlled barge on the Plassendale Canal (Ostend). The vessel is controlled by a captain in the Seafar Control Center in Antwerp (100km away). All operations are approved by the Flemish Waterway Authorities. Want to know more? www.seafar.eu info@seafar.eu
Video Dynamic failure of pilot boats: Risk mitigation & management
published on 12 December 2020
Following a surf riding and broaching incident and subsequent collision by an experienced vessel operator, QinetiQ have been undertaking extensive investigations into the risk mitigation and safety management of pilotage operations. This presentation looks to discuss the risks presented during pilotage services, and provide a critical review of vessel design and service delivery approaches to understand the potential risk mitigations and management of pilot boat safety.
