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Panama Canal Pilot Shiphandling and Ships.Opinions are my own. Pics/vids taken with/t compromising safety. Own views/ opinions.

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13/x campaingned around the globe to have the US returned the land and the operation of the canal to the Panamanians. In 1977 the Torrijos/Carter treaty was signed, and the Canal was handed over to Panama in 1999. Justice was made. There is more to it, but basically this is it.

13/x campaingned around the globe to have the US returned the land and the operation of the canal to the Panamanians. In 1977 the Torrijos/Carter treaty was signed, and the Canal was handed over to Panama in 1999. Justice was made. There is more to it, but basically this is it.

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1/× Working as a harbor pilot in Cristobal. The MSC VANCOUVER, 300m x 43m, about to cross the breakwater. Two tugs requested. Even before boarding my brain is working the plan for docking.

1/× Working as a harbor pilot in Cristobal. The MSC VANCOUVER, 300m x 43m, about to cross the breakwater. Two tugs requested. Even before boarding my brain is working the plan for docking.

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As the person in charge, what should I do?

As the person in charge, what should I do?

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1/× Docking the MSC SOPHIA PAZ (300m x 48m, draft 14.8m) This is how we (I) do it.. Ride on the pilot boat to the Cristobal breakwater, its nearly midnight.

1/× Docking the MSC SOPHIA PAZ (300m x 48m, draft 14.8m) This is how we (I) do it.. Ride on the pilot boat to the Cristobal breakwater, its nearly midnight.

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1/x I will try briefly to shed some light on why the Panama Canal was turned over to the Republic of Panama while the "ONE MISSION" departs a waiting mooring station to continue her transit northbound. Panama got its independence from Spain in 1821 and the joined Colombia.

1/x I will try briefly to shed some light on why the Panama Canal was turned over to the Republic of Panama while the "ONE MISSION" departs a waiting mooring station to continue her transit northbound. Panama got its independence from Spain in 1821 and the joined Colombia.

Themaritimepilot

4,941,176 次观看 • 1 年前

1/× The Panama Canal was not built primarly for trade. It was built by the U.S.A. to be able to move its navy from Pacific to Atlantic vcv in a short period of time. In fact, what determined the size of the locks was not a commercial ship, but a navy one. In those days not many

1/× The Panama Canal was not built primarly for trade. It was built by the U.S.A. to be able to move its navy from Pacific to Atlantic vcv in a short period of time. In fact, what determined the size of the locks was not a commercial ship, but a navy one. In those days not many

Themaritimepilot

361,392 次观看 • 5 个月前

The moment that you know that it is too late but still hope (finger cross) that the calculation of the "air draft" and the bridge clearance and tide are correct.

The moment that you know that it is too late but still hope (finger cross) that the calculation of the "air draft" and the bridge clearance and tide are correct.

Themaritimepilot

247,780 次观看 • 1 年前

If you can't predict what is going to happen, then watch until the end. You all have a great WEEKEND!

If you can't predict what is going to happen, then watch until the end. You all have a great WEEKEND!

Themaritimepilot

15,379 次观看 • 1 个月前

As one can see, this clip reveals how the passing ship, even though it is moving at a speed under 3kts, pulls the ship at the mooring buoys towards it. At a greater speed it could cause the lines of the moored ship part, leaving the ship dangerously adrift. #shipshydrodynamics

As one can see, this clip reveals how the passing ship, even though it is moving at a speed under 3kts, pulls the ship at the mooring buoys towards it. At a greater speed it could cause the lines of the moored ship part, leaving the ship dangerously adrift. #shipshydrodynamics

Themaritimepilot

61,064 次观看 • 1 年前

My sincere condolences to the families of the Mexican cadets that lost their lives or are seriously injured. The #Cuauhtémoc (2023) responds to the salute from a transiting tanker. A beautiful tall ship.

My sincere condolences to the families of the Mexican cadets that lost their lives or are seriously injured. The #Cuauhtémoc (2023) responds to the salute from a transiting tanker. A beautiful tall ship.

Themaritimepilot

36,202 次观看 • 1 年前

1/× How 52k tons of wheat and yellow corn, make it from Baton Rouge to Hiroshima via the PANAMA Canal. Container ships can't efficiently carry every single type of cargo. When it comes to grains, minerals, and the like, bulkers are the one that best do the work. TOP FORTUNE

1/× How 52k tons of wheat and yellow corn, make it from Baton Rouge to Hiroshima via the PANAMA Canal. Container ships can't efficiently carry every single type of cargo. When it comes to grains, minerals, and the like, bulkers are the one that best do the work. TOP FORTUNE

Themaritimepilot

27,978 次观看 • 9 个月前

1/× The maximum allowable draft in the Panama Canal old locks (Panamax) is 12.04 m. This figure is based on the maximum depth at Pedro Miguel locks. Drafts are read at the upper chamber of Gatun (southbound) and Miraflores upper chamber (northbound). A ship that is "overdraft"

1/× The maximum allowable draft in the Panama Canal old locks (Panamax) is 12.04 m. This figure is based on the maximum depth at Pedro Miguel locks. Drafts are read at the upper chamber of Gatun (southbound) and Miraflores upper chamber (northbound). A ship that is "overdraft"

Themaritimepilot

23,643 次观看 • 11 个月前

1/× Built in South Korea, 366m x 48.5m container vessel HMM DRIVE awaits pilot at Cocoli mooring station to continue her northbound transit. From a pilot's perspective, my own actually, this ship is the Ferrari of its class, hard to match by ones built in some other places.

1/× Built in South Korea, 366m x 48.5m container vessel HMM DRIVE awaits pilot at Cocoli mooring station to continue her northbound transit. From a pilot's perspective, my own actually, this ship is the Ferrari of its class, hard to match by ones built in some other places.

Themaritimepilot

25,247 次观看 • 1 年前

1/× Let's take the EVER LUCKY (336m × 42m) from the Pacific anchorage to Balboa dock 17. 13.6m draft, and a considerable area exposed to the wind. The channel access to the dock is the same as the channel access to the Panama Canal. The SEALAND LOS ANGELES is coming down from the

1/× Let's take the EVER LUCKY (336m × 42m) from the Pacific anchorage to Balboa dock 17. 13.6m draft, and a considerable area exposed to the wind. The channel access to the dock is the same as the channel access to the Panama Canal. The SEALAND LOS ANGELES is coming down from the

Themaritimepilot

22,355 次观看 • 11 个月前

1/x The Panama Canal is more than an engineering feat and a shortcut for trade. It is not only a waterway for ships to traverse from one ocean to another. It is more than that.

1/x The Panama Canal is more than an engineering feat and a shortcut for trade. It is not only a waterway for ships to traverse from one ocean to another. It is more than that.

Themaritimepilot

26,023 次观看 • 1 年前

1/× How much difference is there between the old and new locks of the Panama Canal? Let's board the panamax VIVIT ALTAIS (230m x 32m ), a LPG carrier as she transits southbound using both set of locks. Her draft, 12.4m, is the maximun allowable at the old locks, leaving...

1/× How much difference is there between the old and new locks of the Panama Canal? Let's board the panamax VIVIT ALTAIS (230m x 32m ), a LPG carrier as she transits southbound using both set of locks. Her draft, 12.4m, is the maximun allowable at the old locks, leaving...

Themaritimepilot

25,312 次观看 • 1 年前

1/x What if one needs to slow down the speed of a ship from full to minimun and there is not much distance left ahead? Drop the eng rpms gradually to DS, make heading changes of about 20° alternating from side to side (port/stbrd).

1/x What if one needs to slow down the speed of a ship from full to minimun and there is not much distance left ahead? Drop the eng rpms gradually to DS, make heading changes of about 20° alternating from side to side (port/stbrd).

Themaritimepilot

18,433 次观看 • 1 年前

Today we are honored of having the Princess of Asturias, and heiress of the Spanish throne, transiting the Panama Canal aboard the legendary Spanish bergantine JUAN SEBASTIAN EL CANO (1930) as part of her navy training. EL PAÍS #JuanSebastianElCano #España Canal de Panamá

Today we are honored of having the Princess of Asturias, and heiress of the Spanish throne, transiting the Panama Canal aboard the legendary Spanish bergantine JUAN SEBASTIAN EL CANO (1930) as part of her navy training. EL PAÍS #JuanSebastianElCano #España Canal de Panamá

Themaritimepilot

12,743 次观看 • 1 年前

1/× On shiphandling. Single screw, right hand fixed propeller ship, performing a 180° turn after heaving up the anchor. Engage the engine on ds/slow astern. The counterclockwise turn of the propeller causes the ship's stern "walk" to port, the bow will inmediately follow...

1/× On shiphandling. Single screw, right hand fixed propeller ship, performing a 180° turn after heaving up the anchor. Engage the engine on ds/slow astern. The counterclockwise turn of the propeller causes the ship's stern "walk" to port, the bow will inmediately follow...

Themaritimepilot

12,131 次观看 • 1 年前

1/× Container ships have grown in size faster than the facilities to acommodate them. Pilots are handling extremely large ships in comparable tiny spaces. Not much room for errors. If one adds the effect of the elements, (tidal currents, wind, low ukc) things could get wrong.

1/× Container ships have grown in size faster than the facilities to acommodate them. Pilots are handling extremely large ships in comparable tiny spaces. Not much room for errors. If one adds the effect of the elements, (tidal currents, wind, low ukc) things could get wrong.

Themaritimepilot

11,375 次观看 • 1 年前

1/× On my way to board the Neo Panamax container ship ZIM MOUNT BLANC, 366m x 51m, draft 14.8m, as she transits northbound through the murky waters of Gamboa. Built in South Korea in 2023 she is one of the largest to use the canal. This is her 14th transit.

1/× On my way to board the Neo Panamax container ship ZIM MOUNT BLANC, 366m x 51m, draft 14.8m, as she transits northbound through the murky waters of Gamboa. Built in South Korea in 2023 she is one of the largest to use the canal. This is her 14th transit.

Themaritimepilot

11,212 次观看 • 1 年前