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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO SAFELY MANOEUVER A BIG SHIP UP THE YARRA RIVER?EXPERIENCE – Years of training including observation of senior pilots, tug utilisation and manoeuvring simulations.SYSTEMS – A systemised approach including: documented pre-arrival...
01 June, 2020
MSC Pamela and Maersk Semerang passing outside the fairway through Port Phillip Heads. Ships of this size have a tight transit window of approximately 40 minutes whereby they can safely enter and exit the South...
01 June, 2020
John Joubert PDO (Pilot Despatch Officer) has recently retired from PPSP where he played an integral role ensuring our operation ran as efficiently as a swiss watch.On asking John for a memory to share during...
27 May, 2020
If you’ve seen a funny looking shape on the horizon in Port Phillip, it’s very possibly the rig “Ocean Onyx” awaiting its next job.The heavy lift ship “Blue Marlin” carried the rig on deck and...
27 May, 2020
Our book release ”Pilot on Board” by Brendan Moloney celebrates Port Philip Sea Pilots 175th anniversary and includes,The age of sails
Piracy in Port Phillip
Lost at sea
The threat of war and much...
09 April, 2020
PPSP has developed a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan BCP to deal with the rapidly evolving COVID-19 PandemicThe development and implementation of this plan has been a collaborative effort between our entire team. The effectiveness of...
28 March, 2020