Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 494-1-1-.26 - Docking and Undocking

(1) Every vessel requiring State pilotage shall be under the direction and control of State licensed pilots.

(2) State pilots will serve every vessel on board which they are embarked during docking and undocking operations. Under such circumstances, their functions will be:

(a) Provide communications services to the vessel's master with respect to the movement of other vessels;

(b) Perform the duties of bar and harbor pilot regardless of the presence or status of tugs alongside.

(3) No State pilot on board any vessel, on which he or she is serving as pilot, shall be held responsible by the Commissioners for the consequences of any unsuccessful docking or undocking maneuver whenever the master or operator has elected not to cooperate closely with the State pilot.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 494-1-1-.26

Authority O.C.G.A. Sec. 52-6-11.

Original Rule entitled "Docking and Undocking" adopted. F. May 31, 1994; eff. June 20, 1994. Amended: F. Sept. 16, 2010; eff. Oct. 6, 2010.