New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 64 - RULES OF THE NEW JERSEY MARITIME PILOT AND DOCKING PILOT COMMISSION
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 16:64-1.1 - Purpose and scope
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
(a) It is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the better governance of pilots and pilot operations by the New Jersey Maritime Pilot and Docking Pilot Commission and to require that pilots and apprentices are qualified through high levels of training and experience. This will reduce the risk of accidents and marine disasters.
(b) This chapter shall apply to all foreign vessels and all United States vessels sailing under register.
(c) This chapter applies to all licensed pilots and registered apprentices regardless of their classification or grade. Every licensed pilot and apprentice shall be responsible to know the contents of and comply with this chapter.
(d) The powers, duties, and functions vested in the Commission by statute or the provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to limit the powers, duties, and functions vested therein under any provision of law or regulation except as specifically set forth in this chapter.