Found on YouTube. Created by "Roberto Smera - Aerial Shipspotting". Originally published on 2023-05-03.
A man in his own element. Meet Pilot Fabio Fontes, the oldest maritime pilot in activity at 84.
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Video Battling the North Sea: Pilot Transfers in choppy seas
published on 13 November 2025
Join us out in the North Sea as we take on another challenging day aboard the pilot boat, transferring pilots to and from massive ships in choppy seas. 🌊 Watch as we battle the swell and spray, timing every approach perfectly to safely board and disembark pilots onto moving vessels in tough conditions. From cargo ships to car carriers, this video gives you a front-row seat to life at sea — where precision, teamwork, and nerves of steel are essential. 📍 Filmed off the North East Coast of...