S.L. 499.26 Art. 7Pilots’ licences.

(1) Subject to the provisions of these regulations, the

Authority may grant licenses to persons to act as pilots.

(2) No person shall be licensed as a pilot unless he has:

(a) passed such qualifying examinations as may be prescribed;

(b) been licensed as a trainee pilot as prescribed in these regulations;

(c) obtained such practical experience in the pilotage of ships during the period referred to in paragraph (b);

(d) had his licence confirmed by the Authority; and

(e) satisfied such other conditions as may from time to time be prescribed.

(3) The licence issued to a pilot shall indicate the limits within which the licensee is qualified to act.

(4) Notwithstanding the provisions of this regulation, the Authority may, if it considers expedient, authorise any person to pilot a ship in a port subject to such terms and conditions as it deems fit.

(5) The person in whose favour a licence is issued must pay to the Authority a fee as is established from time to time by the Authority.

(6) Such licence may be revoked by the Authority in terms of these regulations.

(7) Subject to the provisions of the Act, when issuing a licence under these regulations, the Authority may attach such conditions to the licence as specified in regulation 13.