2Pilotage exemption certificates: grantU.K.
(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;”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 2 in force at 1.10.2013 except in relation to S. by S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3
I2S. 2 in force at 1.10.2013 for S. by S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2