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PAJ Marine Pilot - Captain Andre Smith, TVJ Smile Jamaica Feature

published on 16 December 2021 - 86 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Port Authority of Jamaica". Recorded on 2021-12-01. Originally published on 2021-12-11.

As seen on Television Jamaica's Smile Jamaica TV Show on Thursday, December 9, 2021, behind-the-scenes with #PortAuthorityJa Marine Pilot, Captain Andre Smith, as he explains the key role and functions of his position.

This feature was filmed recently at the Ocho Rios Cruise Port, during a call by the Norwegian Escape cruise ship.

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