1. (a) Each vessel of over 10,000 gross tons shall be piloted by a class I pilot as described in Pda 305.01(c).
2. (b) Each vessel from 150 to 10,000 gross tons shall be piloted by a class I or class II pilot as described in Pda 305.01(c).

3. (c) A vessel shall not enter the pilotage area if the pilot:

   1. (1) Is unfamiliar with the tugboat(s), crew(s), or both, and determines that this unfamiliarity creates a potentially unsafe situation;
   2. (2) Has reason to believe the tugboat(s) is inadequately maintained;
   3. (3) Has reason to believe the crew(s) is inadequately trained; or
   4. (4) Has reason to believe that it is unsafe for the pilot to pilot the vessel for any reason, as determined by the pilot.
4. (d) A vessel requiring a pilot in accordance with (a) or (b) above, engaged in towing and underway in the pilotage area, shall use an assist tug when transitioning between towing modes.

Source. #7870, eff 4-12-03; ss by #9891-A, eff 4-1-11; amd by #11159, eff 8-19-16; ss by #12760, eff 4-19-19