Code of Massachusetts Regulations
995 CMR - PILOT COMMISSIONERS: DISTRICT ONE
Title 995 CMR 3.00 - Pilotage Within District Two
Section 3.19 - Pilot Boats
Universal Citation: 995 MA Code of Regs 995.3
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Any boat used by a Pilot for boarding or departing vessels must:
(a) have the word "PILOT" printed on its
house or hull in a conspicuous manner;
(b) fly the appropriate flags and carry the
appropriate lights and symbols as required by the International or Inland Rules
of the Road as applicable;
(c) be
equipped to communicate on all relevant and usual radio channels and be
equipped to use any other communication method common and usual in the
industry;
(d) be equipped to
continuously guard all normal distress and emergency communication
channels;
(e) have on board all
required lifesaving, safety and emergency gear and equipment in good working
order and condition; and
(f) have
and maintain a Log Book in which it is required to record, in addition to the
usual information recorded in a vessel's log:
1. the names of all Pilots and crew boarding
or leaving the boat and the times of such actions;
2. the direction and force of wind, sea
conditions and weather observations on a periodic basis; and
3. any unusual events or
occurrence.
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