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Pilotage to Sauda. Inside Norwegian fjord on big vessel. 4K. Original sound.

published on 16 June 2023 - 7 -

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Found on YouTube. Created by "Port To Port". Originally published on 2023-06-10.

Pilotage to Sauda via one of the beautifull Norwegian fjord on cargo ship 120 m length. Pilot exemption certificate.

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