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PPSP proudly support “STEER CLEAR” Now that COVID restrictions have been eased, we kindly ask all small crafts to please “STEER CLEAR” of big ships. A few reminders: - Do not anchor in shipping channels - Do not drift...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...