Atlantic Pilotage Authority
Cogswell Tower, Suite 910
2000 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Canada
B3J 3K1
NOT NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
Marine Pilotage involves directing and controlling the movement of a vessel through near-shore and inshore waters unfamiliar to the ship's master or providing navigation advice to the master for this purpose. The pilot is expected to integrate an in-depth knowledge of local geography, climate and traffic patterns with operational information to effect a safe passage. It should be noted that, by law, the master always remains in command and is ultimately responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel, including the actions of the pilot. Atlantic Canada is regulated and administered, under the Pilotage Act, by regional Authorities.The Authority's responsibilities include:
- Hiring and training of mariners to become pilots;
- licensing of pilots (including establishing standards and examinations);
- issuing of pilotage certificates;
- dispatching of pilots;
- provision of pilot boat services;
- prescription of ships, or classes of ships that are subject to compulsory pilotage and the circumstances under which this may be waived;
- negotiating with pilots their employment terms and conditions; and,
- setting tariffs.
Chairperson - Vacant
Mr. Gerard Fitzpatrick
Vice Chair
Charlottetown, PE
Mr. Doug Tilley
Public Sector Representative
St. John's, NL
Mr. Jim Stoneman
Shipping Industry Representative
Halifax, NS
Mr. Yvon Dufour
Shipping Industry Representative
Dartmouth, NS
Captain Don Duffy
Pilot Representative
Public Landing, NB
Captain Terence Pittman
Pilot Representative
Sydney, NS
Maybe we can get another one on the Board - perhaps a Newfoundlander and Labradorian as Chair - and then move the head office here.
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