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A Day in the Life of a Marine Pilot - Sipho Mnisi


published on 26 October 2021 158 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "Transnet Npa". Originally published on 2021-10-22.
We continue to spotlight our marine services employees this #TransportMonth. Come spend A Day in the Life of Sipho Mnisi, Marine Pilot at the Port of Durban.

#MarinePilot #PortofDurban #ADayIntheLifeof #TransportMonth #SenzaKwenzeke #TransnetNPA
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