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-.22 - Marine Casualties, Accidents and Other Reports

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) A marine casualty reportable incident is any incident or potential incident arising within the Commission's area of jurisdiction that, due to its nature, should be brought before the Commission, including those that affect or could affect safety within the Port. All incidents that are federally required to be reported to the Coast Guard may not necessarily be required to be reported to the Commission.

(2) Marine Casualties are defined in 46 CFR 4 and Hazardous Conditions are defined in Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations and must be reported to the Coast Guard.

(3) Every pilot must report or cause to be reported as soon as practicable every marine casualty and hazardous condition to the Commissioners and to the Coast Guard as set forth above in (1) and (2), respectively.

Authority O.C.G.A. Sec. 52-6-11.

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