On Thursday 9th January 2025 Tim will describe the role of a Marine Pilot in the UK, the Master/Pilot relationship and what to expect of a merchant ship bridge team. He will give an overview of the industry & ship types trading on the Thames & Medway and variations of berths & shipping terminals on the Thames. This talk will raise awareness of ship restrictions & views from the navigational bridge, and expectations of pleasure craft at sea & around the Thames, with an overview of the pilotage districts.
We meet at the Dog and Bear Hotel in Lenham ME17 2PG, there is a car park behind the hotel or parking is available in the square opposite. Some of us have dinner in the Hotel beforehand, please phone the Hotel to book a table and let them know what time you will be arriving. The Hotel phone number is 01622 858219
Our meetings cost £3.00 per person and are booked and paid for via Eventbrite, the link will be available a couple of weeks before the date.
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