Licensees and Certificate holders, without regard to the
status of their license or certificate, must reestablish their qualifications
to hold the license or certificate by January 31 of each odd numbered year, in
order to retain the license or certificate, through submission to the Board
office of each of the following:
(1)
Documentary evidence that the license or certificate holder remains in "active
service" as required by Section
310.081(3)(e),
F.S.;
(a) Active service by a pilot shall be
established by submitting documentation of the identity of and the number of
vessels piloted during the prior biennial period. A pilot who regularly takes a
turn on duty is in "active service." Exceptions will be made from the "active
service" definition for illness or injury not preventing performance as a pilot
for more than twelve (12) consecutive months.
(b) Active service by a deputy pilot shall be
established by submitting a certification, from the licensed state pilots at
the port being served during the prior biennial period, of availability and
satisfactory training in accordance with the approved training
plan.
(2) The biennial
fee required by Section
310.121(2),
F.S., and specified in Rule
61G14-14.004, F.A.C.;
(3) Annual documentary evidence of continued
good physical and mental health required by Sections
310.073 and
310.081, F.S. and Rule
61G14-20.001, F.A.C.;
and
(4) Certificate of successful
completion of a Board-approved course in professional skills including
certification in the proper and efficient use of radar. The course must, at a
minimum, include radar theory, and can be taken in-person in a class room or in
a distance-learning format.
Notes
Fla. Admin.
Code Ann. R. 61G14-12.0015
Rulemaking Authority
310.081(3) FS.
Law Implemented 310.073,
310.081(3),
310.091(3),
310.121(2)
FS.
New 9-17-06, Amended by
Florida
Register Volume 47, Number 076, April 20, 2021 effective
5/3/2021.
New 9-17-06, Amended
5-3-21.
