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Miami Pilot Boat


published on 29 August 2020 -  1027 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "David Bell".
Editors Note:
Safety is different

One comment on YouTube on this video:
"No hard hats, no Hi-Viz clothing (in case pilot falls in) the one at 5:16 has not even got a life jacket - absolute cowboys!"




Miami, Florida, USA
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