Sch 3Pilot licence conditions

Schedule 3 Pilot licence conditions

(section 50)

Note Failure to comply with a licence condition mentioned in this Schedule is a ground for regulatory action — see subsection 50(2) and section 62.

1 Notification of change of name or address

If a pilot changes name or address, the pilot must, within 30 days after the change happens, tell AMSA, in writing, about the change.

2 Restricted and unrestricted pilot licence requirements

(1) If the pilot holds a restricted pilot licence or an unrestricted pilot licence, the pilot must:

(a) give information and advice to the master of the vessel to assist the master and the vessel’s navigating officers to make safe passage through the pilotage area;

(b) remain on duty on a vessel whenever the vessel is in the pilotage area unless otherwise authorised by AMSA;

(c) comply with the Navigation Act and this Order;

(d) consider and take into account the pilot advisory notes;

(e) prepare a detailed passage plan for the pilotage of a vessel that:

(i) uses the approved passage plan model, specific to the vessel being piloted; and

(ii) is agreed with the master of the vessel;

(f) take into account relevant information regarding the vessel including information provided by onboard systems and external aids to navigation;

(g) confirm with the master all emergency plans relevant to the vessel and the pilot’s role in the plans;

(h) ensure correct communications procedures are used for VHF radio and any other equipment that may be used during the pilotage;

(i) ensure that watchkeeping arrangements are in accordance with the guidance on keeping a navigational watch set out in STCW Code Section A-VIII/2 Part 3;

(j) when piloting a vessel — ensure that the vessel is operated in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 as in force from time to time;

(k) comply with the Safety Management System of the pilotage provider engaging the pilot to conduct the pilotage;

(l) comply, as much as practicable, with the Safety Management System of the vessel being piloted;

(m) comply with the applicable fatigue risk management plan;

(n) use a personal flotation device that complies with any Australian Standard that applies to it;

(o) if the pilot holds an unrestricted pilot licence for the Whitsundays pilotage area and is permitted to anchor in the area — anchor in the area in accordance with the conditions of anchoring in the area;

(p) tell the pilotage provider and REEFVTS of any incident involving the vessel being piloted, no later than 2 hours after the incident occurs.