S.L. 499.26 Art. 28Reports of accidents.

(1) A pilot shall immediately report to the Chief Pilot and the Authority any accident involving the ship which he is serving, particularly any incidents or accidents that may have resulted in damage to port facilities and, or third parties.

(2) A pilot shall also immediately report to the Chief Pilot and the Authority any near misses or any concerns in respect to navigation as expressed by the master or pilot whilst piloting a ship.

(3) Such notification shall be followed by a formal written report which shall reach the Chief Pilot and the Authority not later than twenty four hours after the occurrence of such incident or accident.

(4) The report mentioned in this regulation shall not be made available to any person without the approval of the service provider and, or the Authority and, or by order of a competent court.

(5) Notwithstanding any proceedings which may be taken under any law, the Authority may take disciplinary action against any pilot who fails to comply with the provisions of this regulation.