Pilotage

2Pilotage exemption certificates: grant

(1)

In section 8(1) of the Pilotage Act 1987 (grant)—

(a)

for “the master or first mate” substitute “ a deck officer ”, and

(b)

in paragraph (a) for “master or first mate” substitute “ a deck officer ”.

(2)

In section 8(5)(a) (renewal) for “the master or first mate of a ship” substitute “ a deck officer of a ship ”.

(3)

In sections 10(3), 15(1)(b) and 20(1)(a) (pilotage charges, compulsory pilotage and boarding facilities for pilots) for “master or first mate” substitute “ deck officer ”.

(4)

In section 31(1) (interpretation) at the appropriate place insert—

““deck officer”, in relation to a ship, includes the master and first mate;”.