Atlantic Pilotage Authority
Government-owned company that provides pilotage.
What is Marine Pilotage?
“Marine Pilotage is one of the oldest professions in the world, with reference to pilots found in some of the earliest recorded history. Marine pilots take the conduct of vessels when they are navigating ports, straits, lakes, rivers and other waterways.”
View in the company profileWhat are compulsory pilotage areas?
“The Atlantic Pilotage Authority’s jurisdiction covers all waters in and around the Atlantic provinces. Within this jurisdiction, the APA has designated certain ports or waterways as compulsory pilotage areas in which vessels must have a licenced pilot or pilotage certificate holder on board while under way.”
View in the company profileWhat vessels are subject to compulsory pilotage?
“Ships meeting certain criteria must have a pilot on board in order to sail within the compulsory areas.”
View in the company profileWhat are Pilot Boats?
“Pilot boats are purpose built vessels designed and equipped to allow the safe transfer of Pilots to and from ships. A marine pilot is required to board vessels at sea or at a harbour entrance in order to take the conduct of a ship to provide safe navigation and berthing.”
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