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A Day in the Life of a Marine Pilot (Australia)

published on 18 March 2024 - 2832 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation". Originally published on 2024-03-13.

As an island nation, over 98% of Australia’s trade moves through ports. At the heart of the trade supply chain are the North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation (NQBP) marine pilots.

These highly skilled maritime professionals make sure the vessels carrying goods through our ports travel safely and efficiently.

Take a look at a day in the life of an NQBP marine pilot at one of Queensland’s multi-commodity ports, the Port of Mackay.

Read more https://nqbp.com.au/about-us/news/articles/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-port-of-mackay-marine-pilot

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