Article UK Ports and Pilots take firm stand against Non-compliant Trap Door Boarding arrangements
published on 24 March 2021
Video Cape Size LOA:299.95Mtrs, Southbound Destination π¨π³ with 200324Mtons of Iron Ore...
published on 22 September 2020
Video PILOT 20 Crossing the Rambler Channel in HK
published on 11 August 2025
Article ISPO code and Control Manual (latest edition 1/1/22)
by ISPO - International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organisations - published on 4 January 2022
Video This is how a pilot boarding ship
published on 10 May 2020
Video Extreme scale model testing of the T-2000 hull design
published on 1 March 2023
Weβre doing another day of testing with the self-propelled scale model of T-2000. Obviously the conditions here do comprehensively exceed the designs operational envelope, as in scale proportion to the model, the waves must be I guess around 10-20 metres in size. However itβs interesting to understand the designs ultimate limits. The model is built to a scale of fourteen to one, and this equals 20 metres in real life size. Later, by slowing down the video, so that it matches the speed of...
Video Thrilling Sunrise Mission at the Port of Tyne
published on 11 April 2025
An unforgettable sunrise at sea as the pilot boat Hadrian delivers a pilot to the Grampian Tweed on approach to the Port of Tyne! With the sky blazing in incredible colours, we head out at first light to meet the Grampian Tweed offshore. Watch as the Hadrian carefully manoeuvres alongside to safely transfer the pilot, all against the backdrop of a stunning North Sea sunrise. This is a true behind-the-scenes look at life on the water β ship handling, teamwork, and breathtaking views from the...