Category Archives: Pilot

Norway Coasting

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Tim

The Ocean Countess heading northwards off the coast of Fedje, Norway at just around sunset. The bar was probably swinging with sun down drinking revelers who were all blissfully unaware of the black cloud gushing out of the funnel after … Continue reading →

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Pilot by night in the German Bight

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Tim

Early this morning the Cuxhaven pilot boat loomed out of the mist around our stern to pick up the disembarking pilot. Called Lotse in German, Lots in Swedish. All these names are derived in some form from Lodestone, or leading stone … Continue reading →

Posted in From the ship, Germans, Germany, History, Maritime, Navigation, On the ship, Pilot, Pilotage, SWATH | 4 Comments

Night Moves

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Tim

Night moves, a container feeder ship approaches us and passes within a few metres before moving on west towards Kiel. Ships passing in the night, you can’t see anybody on the bridge, during the day it is customary to greet … Continue reading →

Posted in Container, From the ship, Germany, Maritime, On the ship, Pilot, Pilotage, Radio, Sport, photo, photos | 2 Comments

Daring

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Tim

The Royal Navy’s newest ship on trials off the coast of the Isle of Wight a few weeks ago. I could say I delayed posting for reasons of national security but that would be a load of shite, every man … Continue reading →

Posted in England, From the ship, Grey Funnel, Maritime, Navy, On the ship, Pilot, UK, Warships, photos, ship spotting | 6 Comments

Fatigue & The Knock on Effect

Posted on September 20, 2008 by Tim

Lack of sleep, one of the disadvantages of the job. Of course we have lots of rules about hours of rest that should be are obeyed, I don’t know if I get tired of the rules or just from being … Continue reading →

Posted in Antwerp, Belgium, On the ship, Pilot, Pilotage, bridges, cigarettes, coffee, pinch of salt required | 8 Comments