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North Queensland Bulk Ports Pilots take on the virtual reality of the Shipping Simulator


published on 19 July 2021 115 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation". Originally published on 2021-07-19.
Our marine pilots need to be ready for all of the elements of the high seas. Watch the pilots put their their paces in the virtual reality setting of the Queensland Government's SmartShip Simulator.
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