NASAI MARINE P11 "CASABLANCA PILOTS"

Cateamaran boat approaches for pilot boarding

The entrance to Cork Harbour situated on the South coast of Ireland can produce some pretty extreme sea states during the winter storm months. There are two main factors that influence the sea state at the entrance, the first being the ebbing tide, the second being shoaling waters over the Harbour Rock, this is situated at the entrance to the Harbour off Roches Point lighthouse, right in the middle between the Western and Eastern channel entrances.

Took this in 2021. The pilot boat is helping to navigate through the Port of Barcelona.

After passing Norfolk Virginia Naval Base, the Pilot boat Steven Mc. Allister brought the Harbor Pilot, the Pilot boat got alongside and the Harbor Pilot boarded safely and guided the vessel towards the berth/terminal.
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Footage showing what the simulators look like and how they can be used to simulate ship movement in various ports.

‘It certainly hurts – using the integrated lifting sling on a life jacket.’

The latest MS Amlin Marine circular, compiled by theTechnical Loss Prevention Consultant Peter van der Kroft, focuses on the importance of pilot safety in marine navigation.

Pilot boat L243