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Life of a Marine Pilot: Work, Salary & Privileges ft. Capt. Shailendra Nautiyal (2025)

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Podcast Timeline:
00:00 Intro
01:20 What is the job of a Marine Pilot?
03:18 What was the need for a Marine Pilot?
05:15 What is the difference between the mindset of a Captain and a Pilot?
10:25 What are the advantages of being a pilot over a captain?
16:00 Salary of a Marine Pilot
19:05 Challenges of being a Pilot!
23:50 Why always Captain is held responsible if any mishap takes place?
27:10 Are there any ego clashes between the Captain and the Pilot? How to handle that?
32:50 How to become a Marine Pilot?
35:48 How to handle bad pilots as a Captain and Vice-versa?
42:05 Why safety is neglecṭed on ship?
45:12 How is the training process of a Marine Pilot?
46:55 Salary Growth as a Marine Pilot?
49:35 Conclusion

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