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Pilot Boarding Bulk Carrier SAMMY in Saudi Arabia.

published on 5 July 2021 - 56 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Marine-Pilots". Originally published on 2021-07-01.

This video was kindly provided by a friend of Pilot Captain Haitham Alzahrani, Saudi Arabia.

Pilot Ladder Check: non-compliant, no retrieval line

Editor's note: A backpack on the back in combination with a lifejacket is usually not a good idea. There are only a few lifejackets that unfold in the water without any problems even with a backpack!

More Information:
SAMMY (IMO: 9582491) is a Bulk Carrier that was built in 2012 (9 years ago) and is sailing under the flag of Panama.
It’s carrying capacity is 82030 t DWT. Her length overall (LOA) is 228.99 meters and her width is 32.26 meters.

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Pilot Boarding Bulk Carrier SAMMY in Saudi Arabia.

published on 5 July 2021 - 56 -