S.L. 499.26 ст. 4Organization of pilotage.

(1) (a) Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Authority shall organize and ensure the provision of pilotage services in the ports by entering into a pilotage agreement in terms of regulation 6(1) with a service provider.

(b) If a service provider fails to provide the pilotage service in accordance with these regulations and with the pilotage agreement, in cases of emergency the Authority may seek to engage competent persons so as to ensure the proper running of the pilotage service.

(c) Prior to entering into an agreement with a service provider, the Authority shall ensure that the structure of the entity is such as to allow for the adequate provision of pilotage services in accordance with these regulations and the pilotage agreement.

(2) The Authority shall establish, in accordance with the pilotage agreement, the number of licensed pilots required for the provision of pilotage services at any one time taking into account market considerations and the efficacy of the service to be provided.

(3) Pilotage shall be under the supervision and regulation of the Authority.