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Pilot Profiles Webinar by AMPI

by Australasian Marine Pilots Institute - published on 31 October 2021 - 86 -

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Register for our free Marine Pilot Profiles webinar. Discover the experiences of three Australian Marine Pilots. Learn about the different career pathways and seagoing experiences that lead towards a career in marine pilotage. Sunday 14th November at 7pm AEDT. Open to everyone.

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