Maritime pilot
Mariner who maneuvers ships through dangerous or congested waters / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For naval aircraft pilots, see Naval aviation.
For broader coverage of this topic, see Piloting.
A maritime pilot, marine pilot, harbor pilot, port pilot, ship pilot, or simply pilot, is a mariner who has specific knowledge of an often dangerous or congested waterway, such as harbors or river mouths. Maritime pilots know local details such as depth, currents, and hazards. They board and temporarily join the crew to safely guide the ship's passage, so they must also have expertise in handling ships of all types and sizes. Obtaining the title "maritime pilot" requires being licensed or authorised by a recognised pilotage authority.