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-.13 - Short Branch Qualification

(1) The term of the apprentice training and qualification program shall be followed by a period of not less than two years for advanced qualification as a Short Branch pilot.

(2) With the consent of the apprentice who has passed the term of apprenticeship, the period of short branch qualification may be suspended for a period of time to be approved by the Commissioners. Under such circumstances, the Commissioners shall assure that the passed apprentice has completed a sufficient number of refresher round trips prior to licensure.

(3) The various size and draft limitations for each Short Branch shall be developed by the Commissioners and shall take into account the prevailing lengths over all and drafts of merchant vessels calling at the Port as recommended by the pilots.

(4) While undergoing advance qualification, Short Branch pilots may be observed by Full Branch pilots on board such vessels to which the Short Branch pilots may be assigned.

(5) Upon the completion of an appropriate period of time for any particular Short Branch, the satisfactory completion of which shall be determined by the associated pilots, the associated pilots shall submit to the Commissioners a listing of every vessel piloted by the Short Branch pilot during that period, as well as a synopsis of any difficulties encountered, to demonstrate the performance of the Short Branch pilot.