[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 1] [Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR15.812] [Page 255-257] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 15_MANNING REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart G_Computations Sec. 15.812 Pilots. (a) Except as specified in paragraph (f) of this section, the following vessels, not sailing on register, when underway on the navigable waters of the United States, must be under the direction and control of an individual qualified to serve as pilot under paragraph (b) or (c) of this section as appropriate: (1) Coastwise seagoing vessels propelled by machinery and subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 33, and coastwise seagoing tank barges subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 37; (2) Vessels that are not authorized by their Certificate of Inspection to proceed beyond the Boundary Line established in part 7 of this Chapter which are in excess of 1,600 gross tons, propelled by machinery, and subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. chapter 33; and (3) Vessels operating on the Great Lakes that are propelled by machinery and subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. chapter 33, or are tank barges subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. chapter 37. (b) The following individuals may serve as a pilot for a vessel subject to paragraph (a) of this section, when underway on the navigable waters of the United States that are designated areas. (1) An individual holding a valid first class pilot's license issued by the Coast Guard, operating within the restrictions of his or her license, may serve as pilot on any vessel to which this section applies. (2) An individual holding a valid license issued by the Coast Guard as master or mate, employed aboard a vessel within the restrictions of his or her license, may serve as pilot on a vessel of not more than 1,600 gross tons propelled by machinery, described in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this section, provided he or she: (i) Is at least 21 years old; (ii) Complies with the currency of knowledge provisions of Sec. 10.713 of this chapter; and (iii) Has completed a minimum of four round trips over the route to be traversed while in the wheelhouse as watchstander or observer. At least one of the round trips must be made during the hours of darkness if the route is to be traversed during darkness. (3) An individual holding a valid license issued by the Coast Guard as master, mate, or operator employed aboard a vessel within the restrictions of his or her license, may serve as pilot on a tank barge or tank barges totalling not more than 10,000 gross tons, described in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this section, provided he or she: (i) Is at least 21 years old; (ii) Complies with the currency of knowledge provisions of Sec. 10.713 of this chapter; (iii) Has a current physical examination in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 10.709 of this chapter; (iv) Has at least six months service in the deck department on towing vessels engaged in towing operations; and (v) Has completed a minimum of twelve round trips over the route to be traversed, as an observer or under instruction in the wheelhouse. At least three of the round trips must be made during the hours of darkness if the route is to be traversed during darkness. (c) An individual holding a valid license issued by the Coast Guard as master, mate, or operator, employed aboard a vessel within the restrictions of his or her license, may serve as a pilot for a vessel subject to paragraph (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section, when underway on the navigable waters of the United States that are not designated areas of pilotage waters, provided he or she: (1) Is at least 21 years old; (2) Complies with the currency of knowledge provisions of Sec. 10.713 of this chapter; and (3) Has a current physical examination in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 10.709 of this chapter. [[Page 256]] (d) In any instance when the qualifications of a person satisfying the requirements for pilotage through the provisions of this Subpart are questioned by the Coast Guard, the individual shall, within a reasonable time, provide the Coast Guard with documentation proving compliance with the applicable portion(s) of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section. (e) Federal pilotage requirements contained in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section are summarized in two quick reference tables. (1) Table 15.812(e)(1) provides a guide to the pilotage requirements for inspected, self-propelled vessels. Table 15.812(e)(1)--Quick Reference Table for Federal Pilotage Requirements for U.S. Inspected Self-Propelled Vessels, Not Sailing on Register ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nondesignated Designated areas areas of pilotage of pilotage waters waters (between (routes for which the three mile First Class line and the start Pilot's licenses of traditional are issued) pilotage routes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inspected self-propelled vessels First Class Pilot. Master or Mate may greater than 1,600 GT, serve as pilot if authorized by their Certificate the individual: of Inspection (COI) to proceed 1. Is at least 21 beyond the Boundary Line, or years old. operating on the Great Lakes. 2. Has an annual physical exam. 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters to be navigated.\1\ Inspected self-propelled vessels First Class Pilot, Master or Mate may not more than 1,600 GT, or Master or Mate serve as pilot if authorized by their Certificate may serve as the individual: of Inspection to proceed beyond pilot if the 1. Is at least 21 the Boundary Line, or operating individual: years old. on the Great Lakes. 1. Is at least 21 2. Maintains years old.. current knowledge 2. Maintains of the waters to current knowledge be navigated.\1\ of the waters to be navigated.\1\. 3. Has 4 round trips over the route.\2\. Inspected self-propelled vessels First Class Pilot. Master or Mate may greater than 1,600 GT, not serve as pilot if authorized by their COI to the individual: proceed beyond the Boundary 1. Is at least 21 Line (Inland route vessels); years old. other than vessels operating on 2. Has an annual the Great Lakes. physical exam. 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters to be navigated.\1\ Inspected self-propelled vessels No pilotage No pilotage not more than 1,600 GT, not requirement. requirement. authorized by their COI to proceed beyond the Boundary Line (Inland route vessels); other than vessels operating on the Great Lakes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ One round trip within the past 60 months. \2\ If the route is to be traversed during darkness, 1 of the 4 round trips must be made during darkness. (2) Table 15.812(e)(2) provides a guide to the pilotage requirements for tank barges. Table 15.812(e)(2)--Quick Reference Table for Federal Pilotage Requirements for U.S. Inspected Tank Barges, not Sailing on Register ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nondesignated Designated areas areas of pilotage of pilotage waters waters (between (routes for which the three mile First Class line and the start Pilot's licenses of traditional are issued) pilotage routes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tank Barges greater than 10,000 First Class Pilot. Master, Mate, or GT, authorized by their Operator may Certificate of Inspection to serve as pilot if proceed beyond the Boundary the individual: Line, or operating on the Great 1. Is at least 21 Lakes. years old. 2. Has an annual physical exam.\1\ 3. Maintains current knowledge of the waters to be navigated.\2\ 4. Has at least 6 months' service in the deck department on towing vessels engaged in towing. [[Page 257]] Tank Barges 10,000 GT or less, First Class Pilot, Master, Mate, or authorized by their Certificate or Master, Mate, Operator may of Inspection to proceed beyond or Operator may serve as pilot if the Boundary Line, or operating serve as pilot if the individual: on the Great Lakes. the individual: 1. Is at least 21 1. Is at least 21 years old. years old. 2. Has an annual 2. Has an annual physical exam.\1\ physical exam.\1\. 3. Maintains 3. Maintains current knowledge current knowledge of the waters to of the waters to be navigated.\2\ be navigated.\2\. 4. Has at least 6 4. Has at least 6 months' service months' service in the deck in the deck department on department on towing vessels towing vessels engaged in towing engaged in towing operations. operations.. 5. Has 12 round trips over the route.\3\. Tank Barges authorized by their No pilotage No pilotage Certificate of Inspection for requirement. requirement. Inland routes only (Lakes, Bays, and Sounds/Rivers); other than vessels operating on the Great Lakes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ \1\ Annual physical exam does not apply to an individual who will serve as a pilot of a Tank Barge of less than 1,600 gross tons. \2\ One round trip within the past 60 months. \3\ If the route is to be traversed during darkness, 3 of the 12 round trips must be made during darkness. (f) In Prince William Sound, Alaska, coastwise seagoing vessels over 1,600 gross tons and propelled by machinery and subject to inspection under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 37 must: (1) When operating from 60[deg]49[min] North latitude to the Port of Valdez be under the direction and control of a federally licensed pilot who: (i) Is operating under the Federal license; (ii) Holds a license issued by the State of Alaska; and (iii) Is not a member of the crew of the vessel. (2) Navigate with either two licensed deck officers on the bridge or a federally licensed pilot when operating South of 60[deg]49[min] North latitude and in the approaches through Hinchinbrook Entrance and in the area bounded: (i) On the West by a line one mile west of the western boundary of the Traffic Separation Scheme; (ii) On the East by 146[deg]00[min] West longitude; (iii) On the North by 60[deg]49[min] North latitude; and (iv) On the South by that area of Hinchinbrook Entrance within the territorial sea bounded by 60[deg] 07[min] North latitude and 146[deg]31.5[min] West longitude. [CGD 84-060, 59 FR 4842, Feb. 2, 1994, as amended by CGD 84-060, 60 FR 20652, 20653, Apr. 27, 1995; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58343, Sept. 30, 2004]