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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 9 MIN

A listener question about pilot boats and ships

from The Ship Report · host Joanne Rideout

A listener sent me an interesting question this week: asking why pilot transfers happen while ships are moving, because the process seems unsafe. Today I’ll talk about why this practice remains the best and safest way to handle that pilot boat maneuver here (and in many places around the world). And yes, it is inherently […] The post A listener question about pilot boats and ships appeared first on The Ship Report.

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