A Marine Pilot Takes His Last Aleutian Voyage

Even though thousands of cargo ships pass through Alaska waters every year, most of that traffic passes through pretty quietly. That’s in part because Alaska requires marine pilots on board many of these vessels to help their captains navigate dangerous situations. The pilots operating out of the Port of Dutch Harbor have a particularly challenging job.

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