I boarded the wood-chip carrier mv Astrantia at Corio Quay, Geelong, to perform an adjustment after we sailed at 12 noon. The pilot, Captain David Burns, is a good friend of mine and invited me to return to Melbourne with him while he piloted the car carrier mv Poseidon Leader inbound to 2 West Webb Dock. Consequently, we transferred to that ship outside the heads at 1745 and I had the pleasure of watching David's highly skilled ship handling (he's now the longest serving Port Phillip Sea Pilot) as he manouvred the ship into her constricted berth. A most enjoyable day out.
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| The ship at Corio Quay, Geelong, on 14th. June 2016. |
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| The friendly and hospitable Korean ship's Master. |
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| The ship's Master and the Port Phillip Sea Pilot, Captain David Burns. |
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| This wharf at Corio Quay was where I joined my first ship as a crew member, mv Iron Whyalla, in December 1972. |
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| Other shipping in the South Channel as we approach Port Phillip heads. |
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| The ship we returned to Melbourne aboard. |
