Ships in Freeport of Riga

As the world struggles with the Covid-19 virus, the maritime world is being hit hard, not only economically, but also socially and operationally. Iin shipping there are no borders.

Evening Pilotage of inward entry to Rio De Janeiro on Aframax tanker.

Documentary from 2019 by "The Sea Lad"

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