Revised Code of Washington
2023 Archive

Chapter 88.16 RCW
PILOTAGE ACT
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88.16.005Legislative declaration of policy and intent.
88.16.010Board of pilotage commissioners—Created—Chairperson—Members—Terms—Qualifications—Vacancies—Quorum.
88.16.020Board of pilotage commissioners—Office—Compensation and travel expenses of members—Employment of personnel.
88.16.035Board of pilotage commissioners—Powers and duties.
88.16.040Oaths and subpoenas—Compelling attendance of witnesses—Contempt.
88.16.050Pilotage districts and waters affected.
88.16.055Utilities and transportation commission to establish pilotage tariffs for pilotage services—Extra compensation, consideration of pilot retirement expenses incurred in prior year—Submission of statutory changes—Report.
88.16.061Pilotage account.
88.16.070Vessels exempted and included under chapter—Fee—Penalty.
88.16.090Pilot and pilot trainee licenses—Qualifications—Duration—Annual fee—Examinations and evaluations—Training program and license—Penalty—Reporting requirements.
88.16.100Pilots' licenses—Revocation, suspension, etc., of—Reprimand or fine—Other disciplinary actions—Procedure—Judicial review.
88.16.102Pilots' licenses—Mandatory termination of.
88.16.103Mandatory rest periods for pilots—Rules—Assignment refusal—Training program trips by pilot trainees—Quarterly review.
88.16.105Size and type of vessels prescribed for newly licensed pilot—Rules.
88.16.107Pilots or pilot trainees may testify without sanctions for doing so.
88.16.110Pilots to file quarterly report—Contents.
88.16.115Limiting liability of pilots and any countywide port district in Grays Harbor pilotage district—Deemed in public interest.
88.16.118Limited liability of pilots and pilot trainees—Liability of vessel, owner, or operator not limited.
88.16.120Failure to observe pilotage rate—Penalty.
88.16.130Unlicensed pilot liable for payment of rates—Penalty for refusing to employ licensed pilot.
88.16.133Deviations from state law—Duty to submit pilot's report.
88.16.135Assignment of pilots to vessels—Request that pilot not be assigned—Hearing on request.
88.16.140Pilot's lien for compensation.
88.16.150General penalty—Civil penalty—Jurisdiction—Disposition of fines—Failure to inform of special directions, gross misdemeanor.
88.16.155Vessel master to make certification before pilotage service offered—Procedure upon refusal—Rules—Penalties—Exception.
88.16.160Severability and short title.
88.16.170Oil tankers—Intent and purpose.
88.16.180Oil tankers—State licensed pilot required.
88.16.190Oil tankers—Restricted waters—Requirements.
88.16.195Oil tankers—Not to exceed speed of escorting tug.
88.16.200Vessel designed to carry liquefied natural or petroleum gas to adhere to oil tanker provisions.
88.16.250Board of pilotage commissioners authorized to adopt rules—Grays Harbor pilotage district—Tug escort requirements/safety measures for certain oil tankers.
88.16.260Board of pilotage commissioners authorized to adopt rules in consultation with other entities—Tug escorts.
NOTES:
Unlicensed pilotage: RCW 88.08.060.