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Trusted Contributor
Posts: 1,261
Registered: ‎06-02-2014

I learned something new:

 

A pilot from the Suez Canal boards each ship to

help manuever/guide the vessel through the canal.

 

I guess I always thought it was the boat captain

and regular crew doing the navigating. 

 

It makes sense.

 

Honored Contributor
Posts: 12,161
Registered: ‎03-10-2010

The name seems pecular, especially for a Japanese ship. Actually, it's odd for any ship.