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what is Maritime Pilotage?
how is Maritime Pilotage performed?
how is Maritime Pilotage organized?
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how is Maritime Pilotage organized ?

    To practice, maritime pilots must show evidence of many years of professional maritime experience. They may therefore only apply to practise if they are in possession of a licence and have the practical experience demanded by the terms and conditions set by the government.

    Pilots may be self-employed, employed by a port, or be government employees. Generally speaking, the majority of pilots are self-employed and pilot services are organized into independent economic entities.

  • The professional organization of pilots differs according to country, however for maritime safety reasons, it is always under the control of the government.
  • In most EMPA member countries, legislation already authorizes some exemptions from the obligation of using pilotage services.
  • Self-handling is organized according to very specific criteria, determined by regulation, and takes into account the experience of a ship's master, the size of the ship, and the type of cargo being transported.