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Maritime Pilot - 8,000 Piloted moves - Episode 11

by Dr. Captain Ahmed Sati - published on 18 December 2024 - 2346 -

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#Celebrating a monumental #milestone, my 8,000th #safely #piloted #ship! In this episode, join me aboard the 368-meter Hapag-Lloyd #vessel Umm Qarn with a 15.8-meter draft and 15,000 TEU capacity as we #navigate the #challenges of #pilotage, #teamwork, and #precision. From guiding this giant of the seas to an unforgettable dinner #party on the bridge, this journey is a #celebration of #MarinePilot life, #Teamwork, and #MaritimeAchievements. Tune in to relive this milestone moment and the incredible experiences behind #8000Ships, showcasing the heart of #Shipping and #MaritimeSafety. ⚓️🚢 #PilotageJourney #SeaStories

Author: Dr. Captain Ahmed Sati Member

Marine Pilot / ISPO / Pilot trainer active marine pilot - DP World

I am Ahmed Omer Sati Mohamed AKA Capt. Sati. A marine Pilot in one of the world's busiest ports Jebel Ali Dubai, handling all types and sizes of vessels in and out of the port. After completing my bachelor's degree in Maritime science in Egypt, I sailed in different ranks in Oil Tanker ships from 2006 to 2010. following my Master CoC, I joined SPC Sudan to work as a Pilot from 2011 to 2014. in 2014, I joined the Ministry of Transport in Qatar to work as a Port state control officer and senior Coastal state officer responsible for all Aids to Navigation in the state. in 2016, I returned to Pilotage from the gate of DP World's flagport Jebel Ali.

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