Batangas Harbor Pilot on call - From home to work

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What does it take to become a Harbor Pilot in the Philippines

Pilot boat L243

Hardest part of getting on board of a ship is climbing up on a maximum height of pilot ladder as 9m. Vessel on that video is a 27kdwt bulk carrier in ballast condition bound for İstanbul strait northbound passage.

In this video you can see the modern port service provided by the port. They have big LNG Powered Tug, modern pilot boat, nicely laid out berth, and experienced/competent pilot.

milford pilots during lock down

Turkish Straits , Istanbul Strait , Maritime Pilot , www.turkishpilots.org.tr

Auch die Baustelle der neuen Schleuse ist zu sehen.
The construction site of the new lock can also be seen.
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