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Looking for a used pilot boat

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by Georgi Georgiev - published on 24 January 2025 - 1534 -

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We are looking for pilot boat
not less 14 m / speed about 18 kn / age not more then 25 years

Author: Georgi Georgiev Member

ship handling active marine pilot - Varna Pilot Station

Harbour pilot in Varna port since 2005

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