What does a river pilot do on a cruise ship? 🛳️
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a river pilot is required by maritime law for deep draft vessels
they are highly trained Maritime professionals who are knowledgeable about the local River conditions
rain or shine they carefully board the ship through a side hatch or using a rope ladder
River Pilots work in tandem with the navigational team to keep the ship in the middle of the channel
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What does a river pilot do, and is it different from a cruise ship captain? If you see a boat pull up next to your cruise ship when you're close to port, chances are it's the pilot boat either picking up or dropping off the river pilot. A river pilot is required by maritime law for deep draft vessels. They are highly trained maritime professionals who are knowledgeable about the local river conditions, including hazards, currents, and depths. Rain or shine, they carefully board ships through the side hatch or a rope ladder and use their expertise to navigate ships safely through the local harbor. River pilots work in tandem with the navigational team to keep the ship in the middle of the channel and avoid shallow waters. With a six-figure starting salary, they have years of maritime experience, and most are merchant marine academy graduates. #shorts #cruise #maritime