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A Container Ship Appears Out of Nowhere in Dense Fog | Pilot Transfer Operations

published on 15 June 2026 - 313 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Captain ". Originally published on 2026-06-12.

A routine station watch turns surreal as a massive container ship slowly emerges from dense fog. We board the pilot, complete the transfer, and watch the vessel disappear back into the mist.
Real-world maritime operations often happen in conditions that hide even the largest ships from view until they're surprisingly close.
Filmed from the pilot boat during operations in heavy fog.

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