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EMPA Newsletter issue 002

by EMPA - European Maritime Pilots' Association - published on 3 August 2021 - 199 -

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We are pleased to announce that EMPA, the EUROPEAN MARITIME PILOTS' ASSOCIATION has authorized us to distribute their latest newsletter:

Table of content:

2 Editorial
3 Statement of the President
5 General Meeting 2020
6 General Meeting 2021
10 New Member Association
12 Training the next Generation
14 Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service
15 Learn from History
17 Kayak for Charity

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