Video How the Sabine Pilots are Redefining Maritime Pilot Transfer with Helicopters
published on 17 February 2026
In one of the busiest and most critical waterways in the United States, timing and safety are everything. Along the Sabine-Neches Waterway in Port Arthur, Texas, the Sabine Pilots are redefining maritime pilot transfer by taking to the air. This video follows the Sabine Pilots and HeliService USA as they use Leonardo AW169 helicopters to move pilots safely and efficiently between ships—reducing risk, improving responsiveness, and keeping America’s energy gateway moving. From offshore hoists...
Opinion How to recognise a fake pilot ladder
by Gary Clay - published on 4 May 2023
Video Pilot boarding in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Pilot Boat "Minge"
published on 25 September 2022
Video Transfer Of Marine Pilots At Sea
published on 25 February 2020
Video Taking on a harbor pilot - The Beagle Channel - Argentina
published on 31 March 2020
Video Bulkcarrier HEIDE OLDENDORFF to EECV jetty in Europoort, Port of Rotterdam
published on 1 March 2023
Article Radio Sweden: Shortage of maritime pilots causing delays
published on 1 August 2022
Video Pilot Boat BURKANA - Emden, Germany (2013)
published on 5 November 2021
Video Maryland bans cellphone use by cargo ship pilots
published on 9 January 2023
State regulators on Friday banned cargo ship pilots from using personal cellphones on Maryland waters. The Maryland Board of Pilots, which oversees cargo ship pilots, approved a rule change 10 months after, and in direct response to, the Ever Forward's weekslong grounding in the Chesapeake Bay. Instead of leading the team on the bridge of the Ever Forward, the pilot was on his phone for an hour, texting, sending emails and taking screenshots before running aground and getting stuck for 45...