La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LXX-3603

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section LXX-3603 - Competence

A. All pilots shall complete at least 60 turns each calendar year.

B. Any pilot who has not piloted at least 60 turns in a calendar year shall be required to report the said absence to the board. Prior to returning to the duties of a pilot, the pilot must satisfy the return to duty requirements set forth by the board.

C. Any pilot or apprentice who for any reason becomes physically or mentally incompetent to perform the duties of a pilot is required to immediately notify the board.

D. Pilots are the absolute insurer of their state of mind, physical abilities, and overall well-being.

E. Any pilot who lacks the competency to perform the duties of a pilot shall be suspended from performing the duties of a pilot pending a hearing.

F. Pilots found to be incompetent may be evaluated and/or have their commission suspended or revoked.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXX-3603

Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners, LR 29:2072 (October 2003), amended LR 35:1886 (September 2009), Amended LR 47882 (7/1/2021).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 34:991(B)(3).