0745H- One last look at myself in the mirror fixing my merchant marine uniform. Though I love my profession, wearing uniform during watch hours makes me uncomfortable. I have no choice, as per company's policy it is compulsory during the presence of pilot on the bridge and in port stay during meal time.
0847H- Contacted Cannakkale pilot on ch 71, confirmed our ETA 1000H 21st of April, boarding arrangement says starboard side 1M above sea level and to call back when 5 miles away from Kumkale Lighthouse for final instruction.
0952H- I called the pilot as per previous instruction and informed us that he will board abeam of lighthouse at a speed of 6 knots.
1020H- i went to pilot ladder to pick up the pilot leaving the con to the Master.
1025H- Official pilot boarding time. this is the second time that i will be transiting this starit the first from my previous ship. that was night time before so i did not noticed the scenery before me then. this time its different, i was amused to see the beauty of the nearby island.
i wanted to capture it but the presence of pilot who often gave different engine command prevented me to leave the engine sonsole. this is the point where i say i hope there is next time for me.
We alongside the following day in Derince, Turkey. before captain turn over the con to me when we departed the port he told me that ETA to Gelibulo pilot station will be 0700 of the23rd, this means this is the next time that i hoped before.
Transiting this strait is tiresome for me but the view before me became my energy.
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