How Harbor Pilots Dock Massive Cargo Ships (Full Process)

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Published 2024-04-05

In this video we follow along with Capt. Dane of the Palm Beach Harbor Pilots Association on a windy Saturday morning as he brings in a massive bulk carrier cargo ship into the Port of Palm Beach. This vessel which has a draft of 27 ft, and a beam of 99 ft is the maximum allowable size vessel allowed to transit into the port due to the shoaling going on that forces all vessel to have a maximum operating draft of 29 ft. No room for error. Also featured in this video is a regular cargo vessel for the Palm Beach Pilots, which sails a every other day run to Nassau. The pilot for this ship gets hands on and docks the ship manually.

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Note: This video series is made entirely possible and is in collaboration with Florida Harbor Pilots Association. The FHPA represents the interests of Florida’s nearly 100 professional harbor pilots around the state, advocating on their behalf regarding various state and federal issues that impact them. floridapilots.com/

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All Comments (21)

@petequesada2936 2 months ago

I really appreciate how clear and precise his commands were. Fast and confident. A joy to watch.
@EM_ARCHER 2 months ago

This work is NOT EASY! by no means! Hats off to you sir! 👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@paulrosa6762 2 months ago

Thanks for the learning experience
@ZoeBihh 2 months ago

Thanks for sharing mate!👍🏾
@mmcleod111 1 month ago

That was very cool. Thanks for sharing
@cindywiech2675 2 months ago

Fascinating…..thanks for these videos
@johntreuschel2608 1 month ago

Very informative. Often wondered who, how etc. Thanks for posting and looking forward to others.👍
@eire711 2 months ago

Thank you for sharing. This is very interesting to witness.
@chiphill4856 2 months ago

Dane is a certified stud!
@EM_ARCHER 2 months ago

Amazing video!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 what an experience!
@BestofBoatWorlds 2 months ago

Great video Tyler! Definitely a cool and unique experience with the Palm Beach Pilots!
@The_holy_stromboli 1 month ago

Great work!! I’m a 3/M and always impressed by the skill and knowledge of Pilots.
@kevinguevara5674 9 days ago

As a tug boat master, this video is very informative. Have a good operations in the future Sr.
@LaszloBagi 2 months ago

Awesome video Tyler! Glad you got to go!
@capt.edwardmontgomery1636 1 month ago

Excellent video Tyler! The pilots are true hidden heros in the daily movement of thouands of foreign and domestic vessel in the U.S. & Canada's hurndred of major ports. Other hidden heros and the highly skilled and safety conscious pilot boat captains and 'mates - including those in the Great Lakes such as myself. And most would not trade the job for any other....😊
@rspearsonyt 2 months ago

good content, thanks for sharing 👍
@rp1645 1 month ago

If anyone doesn't think these Pilots are not so, soo important in knowing Ports ( tidal flow, currents) and just how harbor is layed out. The poor Captain can't remember every port he kr she goes into, even though today its more and more like ferry boats or cruise ships going back and forth to same cargo delivery or load. These Pilots are so vital and necessary especially on the biggest container ships. Think about that Ladder climbing in darkness and a ruff sea state. My hat is off to these professional Pilots.
@robertpowell5447 1 month ago

Good job Dane Nice production work Tyler
@user-wc1ft6jv8r 21 days ago

Nice job
@joelgenung2571 4 days ago

The condition of the deck and hull contradicts the orderliness and neatness of the bridge.