995 CMR, § 3.19 - Pilot Boats

(1) Any boat used by a Pilot for boarding or departing vessels must:

(a) have the word "PILOT" printed on its house or hull in a conspicuous manner;

(b) fly the appropriate flags and carry the appropriate lights and symbols as required by the International or Inland Rules of the Road as applicable;

(c) be equipped to communicate on all relevant and usual radio channels and be equipped to use any other communication method common and usual in the industry;

(d) be equipped to continuously guard all normal distress and emergency communication channels;

(e) have on board all required lifesaving, safety and emergency gear and equipment in good working order and condition; and

(f) have and maintain a Log Book in which it is required to record, in addition to the usual information recorded in a vessel's log:

1. the names of all Pilots and crew boarding or leaving the boat and the times of such actions;

2. the direction and force of wind, sea conditions and weather observations on a periodic basis; and

3. any unusual events or occurrence.

Notes

995 CMR, § 3.19

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1488, eff. 2/3/2023.