Talk - The Role of a Southampton Marine Pilot - Captain Barry Sadler

Talk - The Role of a Southampton Marine Pilot

Barry will be discussing the commercial Port of Southampton and it's many and varied shipping aspects. What type of ships, the type of cargoes ......and then the role of the Pilot - why are they needed, why have them, how do they get on board the ships, and what is needed in terms of navigation skills and knowledge to get these vast vessels safely to their berth.

The talk highlights the vital 24/7 pilotage service for the Port of Southampton and how the Pilots' expertise is essential to the safe and efficient running of the Port.

Areas that will be covered:

1. Why take a Pilot?

2. Who’s actually in charge?

3. Just how big are these ships?

4. Exactly how does a pilot actually get on board the ships?

      

This talk will be live in the Papercourt clubhouse. We encourage members to attend the clubhouse, have a drink, and enjoy catching up with friends.

• For non-attendees, by reasons of distance, or health, this evening's presentation will also be broadcast on Zoom over the internet.  

• The Zoom link will be sent by separate email to club members nearer the time; for non members who wish to participate via Zoom, please contact the membership secretary, membership@guildfordsailing.org who will send you the link.                

Organiser: Paul Armstrong, Vice Commodore