Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Princimar Truth

Princimar Truth, IMO 9318072, port of Livorno
It was the last day of 2014: the 274-meter oil tanker “Princimar Truth” had already left the port, still escorted by two tugs, and a pilot boat was coming along
Princimar Truth, IMO 9318072, port of Livorno
The two pilots on board had to climb down to their boat using a Jacob's ladder for the lower part of their descent.

External links: Jacob's ladder (Wikipedia)
Search labels: pilot - tug
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14 comments:

  1. RevrunnerJanuary 7, 2015 at 12:09 AM

    Whew! Better stay in shape, if you're going to continue in that line of work.

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  2. LoisJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    They are so brave! I would never be able to do it.

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  3. William KendallJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:43 AM

    That's quite a contrast in size!

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  4. RandyJanuary 7, 2015 at 3:38 AM

    Truly amazing.

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  5. Tanya BreeseJanuary 7, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    oh i would be scared using that ladder on that huge boat!

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  6. BirdmanJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:16 PM

    Always amazed that such huge ships need help from the smallest. That's life.

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  7. KarlJanuary 7, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Not an easy job, I suppose...

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  8. Luis GomezJanuary 7, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    Great moment to capture VP.

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  9. UnknownJanuary 7, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Great captures!

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  10. LowellJanuary 7, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    What a job! Your photo really shows how big that ship is compared to the tugs...and how dangerous climbing down a Jacob's ladder could be - especially in rough seas!

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  11. MerisiJanuary 7, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Oh, the blue waters and blue skies!
    I would have never imagined a captain having to use a Jacob's ladder to get back into his boat. The difference in scale is awesome, I'd be frightened to come this close to the big one!

    Happy New Year from Vienna,
    Merisi

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  12. cieldequimperJanuary 7, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Fantastic second shot!

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  13. JackJanuary 8, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    I have seen pilots climbing into and out of big ships. It is always a fascinating thing to watch.

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  14. DinaJanuary 8, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    A Jacob's ladder! I never heard this term; it's great!

    And the pictures are so exciting.

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