La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LXX-6206
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section LXX-6206 - Licenses/Education/ExperienceA. In addition to the above, an applicant must submit satisfactory proof of the following licensing, education and experience criteria. 1. An applicant must hold at least a current First Class Pilots License, Any Gross Tons, upon the Lower Mississippi River from Chalmette, Louisiana to Baton Rouge Railroad and Highway Bridge at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, including physical, and, at least, either a Master of Steam or Motor Vessels; or Master of Towing Vessels; or Third Mate; or an equivalent or greater United States Coast Guard license. a. Notwithstanding Paragraph A.1 of this Section, an applicant with first class pilotage from mile marker 92.7 AHP to mile marker 225 AHP shall be eligible for selection into the Pilot Development Program. However, an applicant selected for the Pilot Development Program shall be required to obtain first class pilotage from mile marker 88.0 AHP to Baton Rouge Railroad and Highway Bridge prior to commissioning.2. An applicant must hold a bachelors degree or higher degree from an accredited maritime academy approved by and conducted under rules prescribed by the Federal Maritime Administrator and listed at title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, part 310.La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXX-6206
Promulgated by the Office of the Governor, Board of Examiners for New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots, LR 30:2473 (November 2004), amended by the Office of the Governor, Board of Examiners for New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River, LR 36:495 (March 2010), LR 38:3166 (December 2012), Amended by LR 4444 (1/1/2018).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 34:1041 et seq.