Pilotage

I2I12Pilotage exemption certificates: grant

1

In section 8(1) of the Pilotage Act 1987 (grant)—

a

for “the master or first mate” substitute “ a deck officer ”, and

b

in paragraph (a) for “master or first mate” substitute “ a deck officer ”.

2

In section 8(5)(a) (renewal) for “the master or first mate of a ship” substitute “ a deck officer of a ship ”.

3

In sections 10(3), 15(1)(b) and 20(1)(a) (pilotage charges, compulsory pilotage and boarding facilities for pilots) for “master or first mate” substitute “ deck officer ”.

4

In section 31(1) (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—

deck officer”, in relation to a ship, includes the master and first mate;