Article Livorno: Man steals pilots boat and then sets fire to it
published on 26 October 2021
Video Pilot 17 WP
by Baltic Workboats AS - published on 27 February 2020
Video ER88 Sea Trials - 16m Pilot Boat: MED-P16
published on 10 January 2021
Video Interceptor 60 Pilot alongside ship handling sea trials
published on 26 August 2025
Article “The Pilot Ladder Manual”, 2nd Edition by Kevin Vallance
by Kevin Vallance - published on 22 January 2024
Video Successful overtaking of another ship in a canal - Port Revel Shiphandling
published on 10 May 2020
Manoeuvring large ships at close quarters and on shallow water is one of the most difficult aspects of shiphandling because of the complex hydraulic interactions depending on the ships' speeds, on the water depth and on lateral restrictions like in canals. Training is conducted both on meeting and on overtaking ships in shallow waters. This video shows how overtaking in a canal should be conducted: come in close to the stern and then move away from the bow that will be sucked towards your...
Opinion How to recognise a fake pilot ladder
by Gary Clay - published on 4 May 2023
Video Pilot Boarding Via Helicopter At Newcastle Australia
published on 6 December 2022
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.