De laatste loodsreis van rivierloods Vincent (Vlaamse loodswezen). Een onvergetelijke dag verzorgt door Vincent, familie en ploeg 9. Een opvaart van Vlissingen naar de Zandvlietsluis op zaterdag 18 september 2021.
De laatste loodsreis van rivierloods Vincent (Vlaamse loodswezen). Een onvergetelijke dag verzorgt door Vincent, familie en ploeg 9. Een opvaart van Vlissingen naar de Zandvlietsluis op zaterdag 18 september 2021.
Article Open Letter from Captain Peter Dann (President AMPI) regarding the situation in Brisbane
by Australasian Marine Pilots Institute - published on 10 December 2021
Article Marine Accident Investigation Branch (UK): Report 2020
published on 14 June 2021
Article Wärtsilä simulation technology creating an essential testing environment for smart marine solutions
by Wärtsilä Corporation - published on 26 March 2020
The technology group Wärtsilä has delivered a navigation simulator and specific mathematical models to the Satakunta University of Applied Sciences (SAMK) in the city of Rauma, Finland. These will be used as an essential enabler in the Intelligent Shipping Technology Test Laboratory (ISTLAB) project, which aims at creating a technically precise testing environment for remotely controlled, autonomous vessels. The contract with Wärtsilä was signed in the 4th quarter of 2019.
Article Two Brazilian pilots and officer from the Philippines will receive the 2020 IMO Award
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 28 October 2020
Two Brazilian pilots who averted an environmental disaster and an officer from the Philippines who ensured the survival of fellow passengers from a sinking vessel while off-duty will receive the 2020 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.
Meeting for its 124th session (12-14 October), the IMO Council endorsed the recommendation from a Panel of Judges, agreeing that two nominations were worthy of the highest recognition this year.
Article AIMPA Journal- April 2021 issue X
by AIMPA - All India Marine Pilots' Association - published on 15 April 2021
Video Pilot Boat "Pacific Scout" in Victoria, BC
published on 30 May 2024
Video Pilot Boat Docking Lake Erie
published on 20 June 2022
Video North Sea pilots in the storm (documentation, german with subtitles)
published on 20 February 2023
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