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Pilot Boarding with SWATH Pilot Vessel "Groden", Germany

published on 18 October 2022 - 205 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "LibudSuroy". Originally published on 2022-10-17.

PILOTTENDER GRODEN (MMSI: 211545300) is a Pilot Vessel and is sailing under the flag of Germany.
Her length overall (LOA) is 24 meters and her width is 12 meters.

Build by Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany

Abeking & Rasmussen

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