Technology Implications for Marine Pilotage

This research provided a scan of technology applicable to the practice of marine pilotage, with the objective of identifying emerging or non-standard technologies that may be available to enhance the effectiveness (safety) and efficiency of pilotage in Canadian waters. Background research provides an overview of the history and practical functions of marine pilotage; the study traces the evolution of pilotage in Canada and highlights the significant advances in navigational technology that have occurred over the last 50 years.