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Crossing a narrow channel in Haldia, India ft. Reshma Nilhofer

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Sumit At Sea". Originally published on 2021-06-26.

Journey of a cargo ship(Bulk carrier) from Chittagong 🇧🇩 to Haldia 🇮🇳
Ship is being manoeuvered in Haldia water and through a narrow lock gate passage.
India's first and only female marine pilot Reshma Nilofer Naha sharing her experience of operating in Haldia waters.
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