Video Husky Salvage Cruise Ship Pilot Run, Road Town, Tortola, BVI
published on 28 June 2022
In the pre-dawn hours and many other times of the day, local pilots safely guide cruise ships and cargo ships into BVI ports. The pilots provide local knowledge to the ships' captains to ensure safe arrivals and departures. In order to do this, it requires the pilot to climb from one moving vessel to the other. While this maneuver is taking place, the pilot vessel must maintain speed and stay parallel to the ship, allowing the pilot's safe transfer from one vessel to the other. They make...
Video H135 Helicopter - Marine Pilot Transfer
published on 5 August 2021
Video Marine Pilot Transfer by Helicopter
published on 2 March 2021
The transfer of Marine Ship’s Pilots by helicopter hoist is a demanding task. These 24/7, severe weather missions require detailed training in all phases of the operations and focus on the “team’s” capabilities is essential in all phases of the operations and focus on the “team’s” capabilities is essential.
Article Pilot Ladder Handbook by PTR Holland (latest version)
by PTR Holland® B.V. - published on 3 February 2024
Article LOC Launch Digital Solution Enhancing Port Pilotage Safety
published on 26 February 2021
Press Release Simulation by NAUTITEC, Reality by Emden Pilots
by Frank Diegel - published on 5 March 2021
Video Pilot Boat Approaching Norwegian Star in Italy
published on 19 September 2023
Article Intertanko Guide to Safe Navigation (2nd Edition-2021) released
published on 28 December 2021
Article Pilot Boat for the Pacific Pilotage Authority
by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 8 January 2020
Ocean Pacific Marine of Vancouver Island BC have been awarded a contract to build and deliver a state of the art 19.9m Pilot Boat for the Pacific Pilotage Authority. The new craft will be all-aluminium construction and built to Lloyd’s Class in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Designed by Camarc from their Scotland office, this vessel represents the latest in cutting edge pilot boat technology.