This is the shot I try to get, when we are in a trough and looking up at a ship.

Just one word Chris....exceptional. I can almost feel the heaving of the sea.regards

Very impressive shot Chris.

Well caught, very impressive Chris.
Ken

Hello Chris nice shot....
GP

Hi MattyBoy

Possibly 4.

The pilot is onboard and the heavy seas are due to ships heading as the pilot boarded in a lee and the sea is calm alongside compared to the windward side.

Impressive! Very beautiful picture! Congratulation!

On a scale from 1 - 10, (10 being most difficult), how difficult do you anticipate the boarding procedure?

WOW! Great pictures.
The sea looks like asking for a bucket... :-)