Pilotage in a strong current

Tuesday, October 1st is the start date of the latest International Maritime Pilot Association's annual Safety Campaign.

Previous campaigns by the association have consistently shown results of pilot ladder deficiencies around the 20% mark.

Pilot disembark at Rotterdam, Netherlands

Pilot Boat in Action
Westerschelde Vlissingen NL
Access to Antwerpen

Marine pilot boats transfers marine pilots between port facilities and large commercial ships requiring compulsory navigation assistance. The Port Authority of Jamaica manages and regulates pilotage operations across the island's harbours. Essential for ensuring safe maneuvering and docking in coastal waters and busy shipping lanes. 00:00-Marine Pilot Boat in Kingston Harbour 01:59-Marine Pilot Boat in Kingston Harbour 04:26-Outro https://www.facebook.com/people/Naftal-Shipspotting/...

Evening Pilotage of inward entry to Rio De Janeiro on Aframax tanker.

“We haven't built the perfect boat.”
That's the view of Alan Goodchild from Goodchild Marine, one of the many industry voices who spoke to The Full Ahead Podcast at Seawork, Europe's largest on-water commercial marine and workboat exhibition.
Hear from Alan who talks about the development of the Orca 17m pilot boat.