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Re:The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland Has C... by TylerE on Tuesday March 26, 2024 @12:05PM (#39829461)
The pilot is employed by the port/government, not the ship. They drive to just outside the entrance, then they get off onto a tugboat or some other small utility vessel.
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Re:The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland Has C... by CalChris on Tuesday March 26, 2024 @01:37PM (#39830577)
Harbor pilots are licensed by the state (Maryland) require a degree from one of the maritime colleges, deck license, …, are represented by a pilots union (Association of Maryland Pilots) but are employed independently.
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