Video Roger's Craft -- Join our built pilot boat operation in Philippines
published on 9 February 2026
Video Pilot Boat Alongside Scarlet Lady Cruise Ship
published on 18 August 2021
From our deck 12 cabin balcony, some footage of the pilot boat coming alongside Virgin Voyages' cruise ship Scarlet Lady in the Solent between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. If you're expecting action and excitement then brace yourself for not quite that at all, but it is fairly impressive how close the pilot boat gets to the larger vessel, bouncing around on the waves. I did want to see the pilot leap from the ship to the boat but in truth got tired of waiting so if that's the bit...
Article BELCINAC – Compact pilot boat to operate in France’s Seine river
by Baird Maritime - published on 22 November 2023
Video Port of Milford Haven Pilot Boat Launching Ceremony Video 2025
published on 12 August 2026
Video Rodman 41 Pilotage and Harbour Vessel
published on 6 July 2022
Video Meet Pilot Mohammed Bida, Calabar Port, Nigeria
published on 19 September 2023
Video Tales from a Great Lakes Pilot
published on 9 February 2026
Great Lakes Pilot Eric Treece joined us in the Virtual Visitor Center for an interview about his career as a fleet captain and his experiences now as a pilot working aboard a variety of ships. In the course of the conversation, he shares some spectacular photos he has taken over the years. TECHNICAL NOTE: there are a few audio glitches we could not correct but it only impacts a few spots.
Video Pilots board cruise ships in choppy waters. Fast pilot boats. Auckland & Malta
published on 28 May 2020
Video Physical Pilot Ladder Simulator (Chile)
published on 2 January 2020
Video Port Everglades Pilots Crane Arrival
published on 19 November 2020
On November 17th 2020 Port Everglades Pilot Mark Ruppert brought the ship Zhen Hua 25 into Port Everglades. The ship was loaded with 3 huge gantry cranes, a crucial part of the port expansion project.
Found on YouTube. Filmed and produced by Captain Carl Mahler
Editor's note: Great video but where is the life jacket? 1:36