Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 494 - BOARD OF PILOTAGE COMMISSIONERS
Chapter 494-1 - SAINT SIMONS AND SAINT ANDREWS BARS
Subject 494-1-1 - RULES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF BAR AND HARBOR PILOTAGE
Rule 494-1-1-.06 - Apprentice Training and Qualification Program

(1) The apprentice training and qualification program shall include the satisfactory completion of an Apprentice Training Course approved by the Commissioners.

(2) In addition to satisfactory completion of the Apprentice Training Course, every apprentice shall become qualified to perform boat crew duties on board every class of pilot vessel and to stand communications watches at the pilot office. The apprentice training and qualification program shall consist of both the approved Apprentice Training Course and the three-year term of apprentice training.

(3) Nothing shall prohibit the commissioners from issuing to an apprentice, who has not yet successfully completed and passed the aforementioned Apprentice Training Course, a restricted license to pilot vessels less than 1600 gross registered tons, provided said apprentice holds a valid federal First Class Pilot license for the route over which the restricted license would be issued. Issuance of such a restricted license shall not relieve the apprentice from the requirement to complete the full three year term of apprentice training and qualification leading to the issuance of a license to pilot vessels 1600 gross registered tons and over.