Found on YouTube. Created by "Port Skills and Safety". Originally published on 2021-07-06.
Marine pilots are an essential component of any port dealing in heavy freight or tanker intake and their safety is of paramount concern. However, that safety begins with intensive training both on and off the water. At the Port of London Authority, an immersive pilot simulator is designed to continuously train and assess pilots to maintain quality and skills in the industry.
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