Livorno Daily Photo: Pilots at Work

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Pilots at Work

Pilots on a pilot boat, port of Livorno

A busy day for the pilots of the port of Livorno: it is late afternoon and three cruise ships are leaving within minutes, with also ferries and cargo ships coming and going.

Ventura cruise ship, IMO 9333175, port of Livorno

Twenty minutes later the 291-meter “Ventura” is already outside the port, but we can still see the pilot.

Riviera cruise ship, IMO 9438078, port of Livorno

The 239-meter “Riviera” is still moored inside the Porto Mediceo, but the pilots are already on board.

External links: MS Ventura - MS Riviera (Wikipedia)
Search labels: cruise ship - pilot

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16 comments:

Revrunner said...: Pilot boat looks almost awash with water.; June 18, 2014 at 12:31 AM
William Kendall said...: Revrunner and I were thinking the exact same thing.; June 18, 2014 at 1:35 AM
Lowell said...: These are all superb photos. Each is special. That tug is moving water as it moves out! I didn't realize until fairly recently how busy your port was.; June 18, 2014 at 2:02 AM
Kate said...: What a contrast between the two boats.; June 18, 2014 at 2:37 AM
Michelle said...: That first photo looks like they are about to get swamped!; June 18, 2014 at 3:13 AM
Randy said...: That little boat looks like it is sinking.; June 18, 2014 at 4:34 AM
Luis Gomez said...: Love these pictures VP. They are great!; June 18, 2014 at 5:10 AM
cieldequimper said...: Brilliant shots, especially the first one!; June 18, 2014 at 8:41 AM
Dina said...: Wow wow, these are SUCH exciting pictures!!; June 18, 2014 at 8:49 AM
s.c said...: Nice detailed shots. I like them.; June 18, 2014 at 11:47 AM
Gunn said...: Great images!
Great documentary style in your posting today.; June 18, 2014 at 5:17 PM
Halcyon said...: They look like they're having fun in that first shot!; June 18, 2014 at 7:03 PM
Arianna said...: Fa un certo effetto vedere gente sopra quella vetrata sospesa! Bel colpo d'occhio sui piloti..ciao, Arianna; June 18, 2014 at 7:31 PM
Stefan Jansson said...: Nice snaps all around. Sure are massive some of these ships.; June 18, 2014 at 11:08 PM
Karl said...: Gorgeous photos, the first is very intriguing and the second is fantastic!; June 19, 2014 at 8:52 AM
Unknown said...: Terrific shots! Love the composition in the middle.; June 20, 2014 at 5:21 PM

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