International Study on Remote Pilotage (R-Pilot)
The International Maritime Pilots' Association is conducting an international study on remote pilotage to provide authoritative insights into its current and potential use, both for conventional ships and those that may be navigated remotely or autonomously by software in the future.
Reference Materials
1. Presentation by IMPA Secretary General at Remote Pilotage Days in Finland - September 2024
R-Pilot Introduction Presentation (Remote Pilotage Days, September 2024)
2. Request for Information (RFI) - November 2024
Remote Pilotage Study-Request For Information (RFI)
3. R-Pilot - Phase 2 - Technology Readiness Assessment Report - September 2025
R-Pilot - Phase 2 - Technology Readiness Assessment Report
4. R-Pilot Update - October 2025
5. RFI 2 - November 2025
R-Pilot Study-RFI-November 2025
R-Pilot-RFI Guidance to Proponents-November 2025
Further to the outcome of the initial Phase 2 technology readiness assessment, we invite manufacturers and system integrators to respond to this second RFI proposing candidate remote pilotage solutions suitable for mandatory pilotage waters. Manufacturers and system integrators should submit any proposal, questions or inquiries to Captain Alain Arseneault at aarseneault@pilotage-expertise.ca
Press Releases
Or contact Matthew Williams at m.williams@impahq.org