Pacific Pilotage Regulations

17 (1) The classes of licences that may be issued by the Authority are Class I and Class II licences.

(2) A licence issued by the Authority shall have an endorsement thereon stating

• (a) the size and type of ship that the holder of the licence may pilot, and

• (b) the compulsory pilotage areas in which the holder may pilot,

and may have an endorsement thereon setting out any requirements or restrictions applicable to the holder.

(3) The holder of a Class II licence is entitled to receive a Class I licence after he has, in the opinion of the Authority, served satisfactorily as the holder of a Class II licence for a period of one year.

(4) An apprentice pilot who meets the qualifications for a licence, shall be issued a Class II licence.