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Documentation 'Marine Pilots' from Port Botany, Sydney (2018)


published on 10 September 2020 -  360 -

Found on YouTube. Created by "Rachel Hayter".
It’s an ancient profession that’s vital to Australia’s economic survival. Marine pilots are responsible for the safe movement of cargo and cruise ships in and out of the country’s harbours. Rachel Hayter took to the seas to learn more. (April 2018)
Port Botany, Sydney, Australia
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