Pilot disembarking from Mega Cargo Ship

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KITTIWAKE ( MMSI 232008570) is a Pilot and currently sailing under the flag of United Kingdom (UK) Here she is speeding down the River this morning.

Hvide Sande Redningsbåd på Nordsøen for at sætte Lods ombord på en Coaster

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