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Pilot Fabio Fontes in action - 04/03/2023

published on 8 May 2023 - 7 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Roberto Smera - Aerial Shipspotting". Originally published on 2023-05-03.

A man in his own element. Meet Pilot Fabio Fontes, the oldest maritime pilot in activity at 84.

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Article 1,000 Combinations around - Which one is correct?

by Arie Palmers, Netherlands - published on 22 October 2020

Before you, you see my third article on pilot boarding arrangements. After my two previous articles ‘1000 ways to secure a pilot ladder’ and ‘1000 ladders around’, I have received a lot of feedback and also questions to get deeper into the matter of combinations and embarkation platforms.

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.

Article ISPO code and Control Manual (latest edition 1/1/22)

by ISPO - International Standard for Maritime Pilot Organisations - published on 4 January 2022

The latest edition of the ISPO Code and Control Manual has just been published: From January 1st 2022, the new ISPO Code and ISPO Control Manual will come into effect.

Article Pilot transfer arrangements by AMSA

by Marine-Pilots.com - published on 18 November 2019

This notice reminds shipowners, operators, masters, crews, recognised organisations, marine pilots and pilotage providers of the obligation to provide safe pilot transfer arrangements.

Video How Ship's Pilot disembark at Richards Bay South Africa

published on 24 June 2022

Actual video of Ships Pilot disembark use with Helicopter

Video Timelapse from port of Louisiana - ab - pilot onboard

published on 24 January 2022

Video Pilot Boat

published on 14 June 2022

Video DJI Mavic 2 Pro - Foyle Leader Pilot Vessel

published on 6 August 2020

July 2020, short clip of Foyle Leader - Foyle Port's pilot vessel and crew in action, heading back to Greencastle after dropping a pilot off on an inbound cargo ship www.nightskyhunter.com

Video Rare 1865 Great Lakes Coast Pilot Restoration - Episode 1

published on 12 November 2020

Join Great Lakes maritime historian and antiquarian Brendon Baillod as he discusses the restoration and conservation of a rare and very early 1865 Thompson's Great Lakes Coast Pilot. Early coast pilot books were kept on every schooner and steamer and Lakes and contain important details about the history of harbors, navigation, obstructions and shipwrecks on the Lakes. This 1865 Thompson's is among the rarest and also badly in need of stabilization. Enjoy this two part series where this...

Video Containership CMA CGM BARRACUDA ran aground near Kruiningen on the Western Scheldt

published on 16 January 2023

Containership CMA CGM BARRACUDA ran aground near Kruiningen on the Western Scheldt just before 01:00 UCT, Friday the 13th. Halfway between Antwerp and Vlissingen, she was sailing downstream en route from Antwerp to Hamburg. Directly after the grounding, multiple tugs gathered around her.
UPDATE: The tugs were able to refloat the vessel around 04:00 UCT. She is currently anchored at Everingen anchorage for hull inspection, just south of Borssele at Westerschelde River.
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