Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations

26.1 To obtain a Class D apprentice pilot permit for District No. 1-1, an applicant shall

• (a) successfully complete a language test given by the Authority that demonstrates that the applicant is able to carry out the duties of an apprentice effectively in English and French;

• (b) undergo a medical examination within the 90 days before the day on which the Class D apprentice pilot permit is issued and meet the health qualifications prescribed in the General Pilotage Regulations;

• (c) be the holder of a certificate of competency not lower than master, local voyage;

• (d) have served at least

  • (i) 18 months as master of a ship that is over 70 m in length and over 2 400 tons gross tonnage, or

  • (ii) 24 months as a pilot with a Class A licence for District No.1; and

• (e) have experience navigating in ice.