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<p>A <b>maritime pilot</b>, <b>marine pilot</b>, <b>harbor pilot</b>, <b>port pilot</b>, <b>ship pilot</b>, or simply <b>pilot</b>, is a <a href="page.php?w=mariner">mariner</a> who has specific knowledge of an often dangerous or congested waterway, such as <a href="page.php?w=harbor">harbor</a>s or <a href="page.php?w=river_mouth">river mouth</a>s. Maritime pilots know local details such as depth, currents, and hazards. They board and temporarily join the crew to safely guide the ship's passage, so they must also have expertise in handling</p><p>
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