N.J. Admin. Code § 16:64-8.2

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:64-8.2 - Piloting duties

(a) A pilot shall, in a timely fashion, provide pilotage services to all regulated vessels. A maritime pilot shall only pilot a vessel of a size (tonnage or draft) that is authorized by the pilots state license.

(b) Maritime pilots shall be available for duty and accept pilotage assignments in accordance with a rotation schedule established by the Association.

(c)A maritime pilot of an inbound vessel or a vessel being transported is entitled to discharge by the master of the vessel when the vessel has been brought to a safe anchorage or secured in the berth to which the vessel is bound.

(d)Whenever requested by the master, the pilot shall dock or undock a vessel.

(e) A pilot is entitled to discharge by the master of an outbound vessel when relieved by a maritime pilot or the vessel reaches the vicinity of the pilot station, unless the master expressly requests the pilot to remain on board for such purposes as returning the vessel to port, bringing the vessel to a safe anchorage, assisting due to weather conditions, or assisting the master in maneuvering the vessel in the vicinity of the pilot station.

(f)When requested by the master to remain with a vessel at an anchorage or berth, the pilot shall do so or arrange for a relief and shall not leave until the relief arrives. A pilot shall not leave a vessel that is underway unless the pilot has been properly relieved.

(g)All pilots shall comply with the Rules of the Road as defined in N.J.A.C. 16:64-1.3.

(h)Except in circumstances which prevent their use, maritime pilots shall use a carry-on device which includes electronic charts coupled with a differential global positioning system and which displays the vessel's position and track while the maritime pilot is piloting a vessel or is on the bridge of a vessel being piloted by a docking pilot.

(i)The devices referred to in (h) above shall record the track of the vessel while it is being piloted. In the event the vessel is involved in an occurrence, the maritime pilot shall preserve the recording until the Commission authorizes its disposition.

(j)All pilots shall wear a Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) or U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, III or V personal floatation device (PFD) when transferring between vessels or between a vessel and land and in such other situations as conditions dictate. All pilots shall equip the PFD with a strobe light, a marine grade lift ring (or harness) and a whistle. It is recommended that all pilots boarding ships at sea, especially south of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge also be equipped with a satellite or other type Man Overboard (MOB) locator beacon. The pilots shall, at a minimum, maintain the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:64-8.2

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 1703(a), effective 7/21/2014.