Heading out for a test run

[yellowperil]

My friend with his pilot boat, 40ft, Cummings diesel, pretty nice rig. I got to steer
while he checked a few things. Managed not to hit anything. Always a plus when on the water.

Built in Baie Ste Ann, if you were ever into boxing, that's the stompin' grounds of Yvon Durell, One tough SOB. Nearly took the heavyweight title from Archie Moore back in the '50's.

[vash]

what the role of a pilot boat?

[yellowperil]

Originally Posted by vash

what the role of a pilot boat?

The Capt of this boat is the harbour pilot for our port. He boards the freighters, cargo ships, and such and is on the bridge to escort the ships to berth at our pier.

This little boat, is how he gets to and from those ships who anchor at the outside pilot station where he gets on and off.

[vash]

oh!!!

learned something new today. thanks. i grew up in the desert.

[vash]

wait a second...

how does he board a cargo ship from that tiny boat? he ties up to a bigass ship?? rope ladder?!!

[Oh Haha]

Cool. We have pilot boats to get Great Lakes captains to guide ships down the St. Clair River. They deliver mail to the lake freighters as well. YouTube has some cool videos on this.

[Oh Haha]

Originally Posted by vash

wait a second...

how does he board a cargo ship from that tiny boat? he ties up to a bigass ship?? rope ladder?!!

Pretty much although some ships have metal ladders they can extend down to them.

[vash]

jet pack would be cool.

[HHI944]

[Oh Haha]

Here you go Cliff.


Ok,it's a pizza but IMAGINE it's the mail.

https://youtu.be/L4KPRnHm0cs