The use of electronic navigation equipment onboard maritime vessels continues to increase, worldwide. The results of a recent Canadian study provide clear evidence that maritime pilots know what types of equipment to use -- and how to use them.

1. Use of Portable Piloting Units by Maritime Pilots Dr. Lee Alexander University of New Hampshire Michael J. Casey IIC Technologies

2. Portable Piloting Unit (PPU)

9. Fraser River Pilotage

10. Fraser River Pilotage

11. Fraser River Pilotage

13. Electronic Chart + AIS = Decision Support Source : Capt. Paul Adams, Columbia River Pilot Assoc. Display of Portable Pilot Unit (PPU) used by Columbia River Pilots

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17. Halifax Harbour

18. Tampa Bay Pilots

19. Delaware Bay

21. Port of Antwerp