Part I Pilotage Functions of Competent Harbour Authorities
Compulsory pilotage
8BF1Section 8A: supplementary
1
The maximum period for which a pilotage exemption certificate may be suspended is 28 days.
2
But if a harbour authority has suspended a person's certificate and is considering whether to revoke it, the authority may by written notice extend the suspension for a single period of up to 28 days.
3
A suspended certificate may be revoked (on the same or different grounds).
4
Before revoking a person's certificate a harbour authority must—
a
give the person written warning, stating the reasons for the proposed revocation, and
b
allow the person a reasonable opportunity to make representations.
5
A competent harbour authority which has suspended or revoked a certificate may pay compensation to any person who has suffered, or is likely to suffer, loss as a result.