Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 494-1-1-.31 - Pilot Licenses Restricted To Vessels Less Than 1600 Gross Registered Tons

(1) The Commissioners may issue a Restricted Pilot License to an apprentice who has been certified pursuant to part 494-1-1-.07(7) of these Regulations for service as a State-licensed pilot on board vessels less than 1600 gross registered tons, provided:

(a) The apprentice pilot holds a valid Federal first class pilot license or endorsement for the waters upon which such restricted pilotage is to be provided, and

(b) The apprentice pilot is recommended for such restricted licensure by a majority of the licensed pilots registered pursuant to Part 494-1-1-.14 of these regulations, and

(c) Such issuance of a restricted license for vessels less than 1600 gross registered tons shall not reduce, eliminated or alter the three year apprentice training and qualification program promulgated by Parts 494-1-1-.06, 494-1-1-.11 and 494-1-1-.12 of these regulations.

(d) Such restricted license shall be valid as long as the said party remains an apprentice.

Notes

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 494-1-1-.31

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

Original Rule entitled "Pilot Licenses Restricted To Vessels Less Than 1600 Gross Registered Tons" adopted. F. Jan. 20, 1998; eff. Feb. 9, 1998.