Bob Peacock "Maritime Pilot", Maine / NewBrunswick - Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/c/maritimeacademy

Brief snapshot of a day in the life of a Humber marine Pilot.
This was filmed a few years ago, 2019 I think.
Some standards and best practices have changed since then, for instance I would not have my bag on my back while using the pilot ladder now, I would send it down using a heaving line.
#MarinePilot #shiphandling #pilotage #ships #timelapse #humber

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