Section 16-96-63 - Training program(a) All pilots shall participate in a program to train deputy port pilots which shall be established by the director. The director may contract with any person or entity to establish and operate such a training program. There shall be only one training program in existence at any one time.(b) All deputy port pilots shall receive their training under the program established pursuant to this section provided that any deputy port pilot licensed prior to the effective date of this section may complete training outside of this program.(c) All pilots shall accept training assignments made by the program unless the pilot is physically or mentally impaired or unless the pilot is unable to obtain the necessary support facilities at reasonable rates in the port involved.(d) The costs of operating the training program shall be offset by a fee to be assessed per vessel movement during any period when a deputy pilot is being trained. The fee shall be assessed on all vessel movements whether or not the particular vessel involved is carrying a deputy port pilot.[Eff and comp 8/20/90] (Auth: HRS § 462A-3) (Imp: HRS § 462A-3)