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;