Introduction:
Noting the commencement of a European Single Market within the EEC in 1992.
Having regard to stated EEC policy of working towards a common marine transport policy, particularly for maritime ports within the Community.
Having regard to the CAROSSINO report on a European port strategy adopted by the European Commission on November 17th, 1988.
Taking note of the EMPA delegates views in the 1989 Dublin General Meeting debate on the ‘Consequences of 1992’ and the deliberations of the Presidents’ Task Force, which met on October 12th and 13th, 1989.
EMPA proposes the following policy for harmonising the basis of pilotage tariffs, particularly within the EEC, but also where possible in other EMPA Member countries.
POLICY:
1. PILOTAGE COSTS
Pilot tariffs MUST reflect the total expenses for the service, specifically:
pilot boat capital and running costs
pilot station capital and running costs
pilot personnel costs
pilot salaries
pilot pension fund costs
pilot travel costs
pilot administration costs
pilot training costs
any deficit from preceeding years
any other costs incurred in relation to the operation of the pilotage service.
However, where boats, buildings or personnel are employed both for pilotage and non-pilotage business, only that proportion of the cost relating to pilotage should be included.
Pilot tariffs MUST NOT include other non-pilotage related harbour costs.
Additionally, all costs referred to above would take account of the estimated relevant inflation rate, traffic levels and any anticipated changes in circumstances in the local pilotage service for the charge period to be covered by the new scale of pilotage tariffs.
2. BASIS FOR HARMONISATION OF PILOTAGE TARIFFS
The Pilotage Tariff Basis (PTB) should be harmonized on the following formula:
PTB : Length x Beam x Draught
where:
PTB = Vessels tariff basis in cubic metres
Length = Length Overall in metres
Beam = Extreme Breadth in metres
Draught = Maximum Summer Draught in metres
A vessel’s PTB once calculated should be included on the vessel’s Certificate of Registry, and prominently displayed on the bridge of the vessel.
3. LEVELS OF PILOTAGE TARIFF
Each port, or pilot service, will calculate the local costs of pilotage, and publish a unit cost of pilotage per m³ of PTB, or a scale of charges for different PTB tariff bands.
Where applicable, such scale of charges to include a charge for the use of a Pilotage Exemption Certificate.
Reduction or surcharges would be acceptable for differing circumstances.