Club Night - RIN Talk: Two Ports One Pilot

Two Ports One Pilot By Captain Bill Hargreaves MN

After 15 years at sea, including 3 years as master, Bill came ashore. He became a nautical surveyor and examiner, before becoming an Authorised Pilot for the port of Southampton, specialising in the largest containerships and tankers using the port. Not only this, he also lectured at Solent University, becoming a marine consultant and expert witness. Following retirement, he then trained and became an Authorised Pilot for Portsmouth. Today, he continues to be a pilot, lecturer and expert witness, on a part-time basis. 

Bill will talk about the training and legal status of pilots and pilotage for both the ports of Portsmouth and Southampton through waters familiar to our members.

Food from 1800. Talk starts at 1930.

Last updated 3:28pm on 3 October 2026