George Hammond Marine Limited
George Hammond Marine Limited
Area of Trinity House Deep Sea Pilot License:
All North European waters North of Gibraltar with the exception of the Baltic Sea, East of the line between Skagen & Vinga.
Pilot launch will meet approximate 2nm North East of Berry Head at pilot boarding station position LAT 50.25’ Long 003.25.70’ W
Actual Position will be confirmed when contact is made via VHF.
2nm East of CH1 Buoy LAT: 29 43.5’ N Long 001 42.0’ W
Loaded Tankers: 7nm North of Cherbourg Breakwaters Lat 49 47.5’ N Long 001 39.0 W
VHF Channel 12 Cherbourg Pilots
Ease of communication in English with VTS, Port authorities & other vessels
Passage planning with bridge team on pilot’s arrival on the bridge.
Confidence in optimal navigational routing in one of the world’s most congested waterways, consequently saving time & bunkers
Ability to advise & maintain accurate ETA at next port’s pilot station, allowing berthing & shore operations to be booked with confidence.
Expert knowledge of call up procedures, traffic routing systems, anchoring or drifting areas.
The additional bridge support allows the Master to fulfil his rest hours according to current legislation.
The pilot is proactive in teaching & encouraging junior officers.
Taking a pilot can also act as a refresher course for Captains who haven’t recently sailed in North European Waters.
