Article EMSA Newsletter No. 210 published
published on 14 September 2022
Video Methanol Reformer Hydrogen Powered Towboat
published on 30 November 2021
Elliott Bay Design Group has partnered with Maritime Partners, e1 Marine and ABB to design and build the industry’s first IMO 2030 compliant long-range towboat. e1 Marine’s patented reformer technology converts methanol to hydrogen directly onboard the vessel to eliminate the fuel transfer and storage complications associated with all other low carbon emission alternatives.
Video Capt Ertan Ozgur, Various maneuvering and Pilotage, time-lapse records from Gemlik Bay
published on 5 December 2022
Video Mississippi River Pilot Transfer to Pilot Boat
published on 23 March 2023
Article IMPA Information on Pilot Transfer Operations (May 2024)
published on 13 May 2024
Video Teesport Pilot Boat Chase By DJI Mavic Drone
published on 23 August 2021
A new £1.35 million pilot vessel, Stainsby, was added to the Pilot Boat fleet last year. The vessel was built in Wales by Holyhead Marine Services, an experienced builder of pilot boats that delivered Teesport the similar Saltholme in 2014. The 16.5 metre boat is powered by twin Scania DI16 diesels, producing 525BHP @ 1800RPM. Transmission is via Twin Disc “Quickshift” MGX-5136SC Gearboxes.