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Bristol Pilots (UK) - Pilot Boarding


published on 30 September 2022 198 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "Zorro Engineer". Originally published on 2022-09-27.
Editor's note:
Nice video from Bristol and many right steps! But the pilot should walk on the other - none ship - side for his safety. Great to see so many helmets and the second man secured to the pilot boat with a line.
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