Difficulties Of Embarkation

Pilot going onboard, using pilot ladder port side, 1,5 meters above the water.

A valuable campaign managed by Chris Young, Kevin Vallance and others, which we found on Facebook .

Pilot Boarding on PCC Vessel

In one of the busiest and most critical waterways in the United States, timing and safety are everything. Along the Sabine-Neches Waterway in Port Arthur, Texas, the Sabine Pilots are redefining maritime pilot transfer by taking to the air. This video follows the Sabine Pilots and HeliService USA as they use Leonardo AW169 helicopters to move pilots safely and efficiently between ships—reducing risk, improving responsiveness, and keeping America’s energy gateway moving. From offshore hoists...

Turkish Straits , Istanbul Strait , Maritime Pilot , www.turkishpilots.org.tr

"Open Bridge" is an open source platform enabling the development of cost effective, safe and efficient maritime workplace. Over 300 maritime companies has registered to access OpenBridge since it started 6 months ago.

Oct. 13, 2022
Harbor pilot departing the NCL Prima in rough seas.

Montrose Port Authority's new pilot boat was welcomed by water cannons as it arrived at its new home at the port of Montrose on Thursday 22nd December, making its journey from Ireland where the boat was constructed.
Read more about the pilot boat arrival on the Montrose Port Authority website: https://montroseport.co.uk/2022/12/23/pilot-boat-new/

Open Waters Program Launch - Maritime Career Development Program
Louisiana River Pilots Association - Crescent River Port Pilots - New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association

Compilation clip highlighting some of the diverse custom boats Dongara Marine has built in recent years.