This is done year round in every major Port around the world, in all types of weather.
Found on YouTube. Created by "Captain Minty". Originally published on 2021-05-01.
Ever wonder how Pilots board a massive container ship at sea? Well, like this!
This is done year round in every major Port around the world, in all types of weather.
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