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Polaris Pilot Boat Antwerp Belgium

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Vessel name: Polaris ; Year built: 2012 ;
Flag: Netherlands ; Homeport: Rotterdam
Length: 81.2m X 13.3m ; GRT: 2501 ; Callsign: PBZN ;
MMSI:245142000 ; IMO: 9496915
Type: Special Vessel / Pilot Ship

A "Pilot Ship / Pilot Vessel" is a "special type" of ship in which it accommodates a certain and limited Marine Pilots (Sea, River, Harbor Pilots), it also carries small boats/crafts that are used to tender services to and from the Pilot ship. In a Pilot Vessel, the Pilots can take their time to rest while waiting for the next vessel assigned to them.

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