27Signals for requiring pilot

27 Signals for requiring pilot

(1)  If an inward bound vessel requires a pilot for a pilotage area, the master of the vessel must, when approaching the pilotage area –

(a) contact VTS on VHF Radio Channel 16 (156.8 mHz) and state –

(i) the position of the vessel; and

(ii) any other information that may assist a pilot to identify and board the vessel; or

(b) display Flag "G" of the International Code of Signals (a square flag with vertical blue and yellow stripes) signifying "require a pilot".

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.

(2)  If requested by VTS, an exempt master in charge of a vessel approaching a pilotage area must, unless the vessel employs a pilot, provide details of the exempt master's pilotage exemption certificate.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(3)  On arriving at a pilotage area, the master of a vessel must –

(a) receive the pilot on board; and

(b) on production of the pilot's licence by the pilot –

(i) accept the pilot's advice on the navigation of the vessel; and

(ii) ensure that any order given by the pilot is carried out; and

(iii) give the pilot any information the pilot may require for the safe navigation of the vessel.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.