The harbour pilots of Bremerhaven have been assisting captains of the world's largest ships in one of the world's most demanding port over 200 years. Each harbour pilot is a highly skilled specialist with years of experience as a master, using his navigational experience, navigational skills and local knowledge to deliver a high-risk public service.
Harbour pilots carry out their work on behalf of the state of Bremen as freelancers. The income is drawn exclusively from shipping taxes for work performed and not from taxpayers' money or other public benefits.
The Harbour Pilot Corporation Bremerhaven guarantees every ship the constant availability of qualified pilots at all times, 365 days a year. The ships calling the port of Bremerhaven include: container ships, car carriers, passenger ships, offshore installation vessels, etc.


