HB 2983 - DIGEST |
(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB) |
Requires the utilities and transportation commission to establish the pilotage tariffs for pilotage services provided under the pilotage act. |
Allows the commission to: (1) Establish extra compensation for extra services to vessels in distress, for awaiting vessels, for all vessels in direct transit to or from a Canadian port where Puget Sound pilotage is required for a portion of the voyage, for being carried to sea on vessels against the will of the pilot, and for other services as may be determined by the commission; and |
(2) As an element of the Puget Sound pilotage district tariff, consider pilot retirement expenses incurred in the prior year in either pilotage district. |
Prohibits the state from being obligated to fund or pay for any portion of retirement payments for pilots or retired pilots. |
Creates the marine pilotage tariff setting account. |