The Ship Report: Listener question about pilot boats and ships
The Ship Report, Wednesday, August 5, 2026A 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 risky, even with all efforts to make maritime piloting as safe as possible.
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