See the work ahead.
Bring pilotage orders and approvals into the workflow, then coordinate pilot assignments and transfer requirements.
Solutions / Pilot Planning and Dispatch
PilotCommandThe right pilot.
PilotCommandPILOT PLANNING AND DISPATCH
The right pilot.
Every movement.
Bring pilot assignments, transport and live dispatch into one clear plan. Give your team the confidence to keep every vessel moving.
Request a Demo01 / PLAN THE WHOLE JOURNEY
Ready for the job.
Before it begins.
Coordinate the pilot, the launch and the transfer. Turn changing vessel schedules into assignments your team can act on.
02 / STAY CONNECTED THROUGH ARRIVAL
From the bridge.
Back to the plan.
Keep planners informed as the movement progresses. Live updates from the Pilot App help your team prepare for what comes next.
Explore PilotCommand01 / CLARITY FROM SHORE TO SHIPA demanding operation.
A demanding operation.
A clearer way to run it.
marineM PilotCommand brings pilot assignments, transport and movement updates together. It includes add-on modules for Pilotage Orders and Billing that work with Marine Services Planner, supporting the full workflow from order and approval through planning, dispatch and billing. Connect pilotage operations with vessel visits in marineM PMIS.
Keep everyone informed.
Connect the planning desk with pilots on the move.
Make the next decision.
Use movement updates to keep the next assignment in view.
02 / CORE FUNCTIONALITIESEvery assignment.
Every assignment.
Handled with confidence.
Intelligent pilot scheduling
Use AI-powered planning to allocate pilots and logistics around operational requirements. Keep assignments organised as the vessel schedule changes.
Assignments that fit
Plan around pilot availability, qualifications and rest requirements. Apply configurable rules to support consistent dispatch decisions.
Connected transfer planning
Coordinate pilot boats and car transfers alongside pilot assignments. Reduce unnecessary travel and make better use of transport availability.
Direct-to-pilot dispatch
Send assigned movements and essential job information to pilots’ handheld devices. Replace scattered instructions with one current assignment.
Real-time movement updates
Pilots report progress through the Pilot App. Updates return to planning so coordinators can refine upcoming movement slots.
Automated pilotage billing
Configure tariffs and billing rules for pilot charges. Prepare invoices from completed work and reduce repetitive financial administration.
03 / THE PILOT APPOne assignment.
One assignment.
Both sides in sync.
Keep the pilot’s view and the planner’s view connected throughout the movement.
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Receive the movement
The assigned job and its essential details arrive on the pilot’s device.
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Report progress
The pilot sends updates as the movement advances.
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Prepare the next assignment
Planners use the latest status to refine the work ahead.
04 / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your pilot planning and dispatch questions, answered.
How does maritime pilot planning and dispatch work?
marineM PilotCommand includes add-on modules for Pilotage Orders and Billing that work with Marine Services Planner. The full workflow covers orders and approvals, pilot and transfer planning, dispatch, movement updates and billing. Coordinators progress orders through approval, plan assignments and transport, send jobs to pilots and use reported progress and completed work to support the next assignment and invoicing.
How do orders and approvals fit into pilot dispatch?
PilotCommand’s Pilotage Orders add-on module supports ordering and approval within the full planning and dispatch workflow. An order is reviewed for approval, and the approved work progresses into pilot and transfer planning and dispatch. The Billing add-on module supports invoicing from completed work. These modules work with Marine Services Planner.
Can pilot qualifications and rest requirements be included in planning?
Yes. PilotCommand supports planning around pilot availability, qualifications and rest requirements. Configurable rules support assignment decisions. Your organisation’s operating rules and local requirements should be reviewed when defining the setup.
How are pilot boats and vehicle transfers coordinated?
PilotCommand plans pilot boats and car transfers alongside pilot assignments. This brings transport availability into the same operational context as the work the pilot needs to perform, helping coordinators review the assignment and its transfer requirements together.
How do pilots receive assignments and report progress?
Assigned movements and essential job information are sent to pilots’ handheld devices. Pilots report progress through the Pilot App, and updates return to planning so coordinators can refine upcoming movement slots.
How does pilotage activity connect with the wider port call?
PilotCommand includes add-on modules for Pilotage Orders and Billing that work with Marine Services Planner. It also connects pilotage operations with vessel visits in marineM PMIS. The combined workflow covers orders, approvals, planning, dispatch and completed work, with configured tariffs and billing rules supporting pilotage invoicing.
Your next movement.
Better coordinated.
See how PilotCommand fits the way your pilotage team works.
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