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WHY DID one of the largest cargo boats in the world NOT HAVE A TUG ESCORT?
In Canada, sometimes they have designated onsite pilots, to take the ship through the canals. So does the Suez Canal
"As a foreign ship transits the Seaway they are required to have a pilot onboard with local knowledge of the rivers and locks. The pilots are highly skilled mariners, many sailed on Canadian or American vessel before becoming pilots. The pilot directs the vessels movement and is in control of the vessel. The Captain of a vessel is responsible for anything that happens on a trip and places his trust in the pilot's skills. "
http://www.boatnerd.com/pictures/special/welland/insidewellandinspection.htm
https://www.wartsila.com/insights/article/simulating-pilotage-in-the-suez-canal
SUEZ CANAL NAVIGATION FEATURES
General: All vessels entering or leaving Canal must take a pilot (Pilotage is Compulsory). However, the SCA reserves the right to assign a tug master on board vessels under 1 500 tons Gross, and under 800 tons Gross a coxswain, instead of a pilot
https://www.seawaysmarine.com/SECTION%20%20II%20%20-%20PILOTAGE.pdf