San Francisco Bar Pilots
@sfbarpilots.com
For 170 years, the San Francisco Bar Pilots have been navigating the world’s largest ships through some of North America’s most difficult waterways. These state and federally-licensed master mariners are highly-specialized ship captains who rely on navigational experience, ship-handling skills, and local knowledge to transport more than $1.2 billion in goods to and from 200 Bay Area ports, docks, and berths every day. This critical service protects more than 1,000 miles of fragile coastline and 90% of the state’s marshlands.
San Francisco Bar Pilots's Company Logos
San Francisco Bar Pilots's Brand Colors
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Color name
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HSL
CMYK
#CB9700
Buddha Gold
203, 151, 0
45, 100, 40
0, 26, 100, 20
#FFFFFF
White
255, 255, 255
0, 0, 100
0, 0, 0, 0
#0D1A34
Blue Zodiac
13, 26, 52
220, 60, 13
75, 50, 0, 80
About San Francisco Bar Pilots
San Francisco Bar Pilots, founded in 1850, is a trusted brand that has been safeguarding Northern California's pristine waters since the Gold Rush. As the State of California's designated pilotage organization, their mission is twofold: to stimulate California's economy and to protect the environment. Navigating the treacherous waters of the San Francisco Bay, their highly skilled pilots safely guide the largest ships through 160 miles of challenging waterways.
Rest assured, this renowned organization is licensed and regulated by both the United States Coast Guard and the California Board of Pilot Commissioners. Operating costs are completely covered by the corporations and ship owners who utilize their services, ensuring no burden is placed on taxpayers. With a rich history spanning 170 years, the San Francisco Bar Pilots stand as a national standard, with more than half of the states in the country adopting a similar pilotage system.
Committed to giving back to the community, the San Francisco Bar Pilots support important programs such as the San Francisco Firefighters' Toy Program and provide scholarships to students attending CSU Maritime Academy. Contact them today to experience their exceptional service and expertise
