New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 64 - RULES OF THE NEW JERSEY MARITIME PILOT AND DOCKING PILOT COMMISSION
Subchapter 7 - GENERAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Section 16:64-7.4 - Medical examination

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 16:64-7.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Every pilot and apprentice shall be examined at least annually and after any absence exceeding 30 consecutive days for any medical reason, for:

1.General health;

2.Hearing equivalent to that required of a holder of a First Class Federal Pilot's license;

3.Visual acuity of at least 20/20 (correctable) in each eye; and

4. Color perception as specified at 16:64-2.3(a)5 or 5.3(b)10.

(b) The examinations shall be performed by a physician as defined in N.J.A.C. 16:64-1.3. The physician shall provide his or her medical opinion as to whether the pilot or apprentice is competent to perform the duties of a pilot. The results of the examinations shall be reported to the Commission on forms that have been approved by the Commission at the time of the examination. The pilot or apprentice shall provide the physician with a Commission-approved written description of a pilot's duties, which shall be signed and dated by the physician and returned to the Commission. The pilot or apprentice shall advise the physician of all medications he or she is taking. The doctor must certify on the form provided by the Commission that the use of the medications shall not adversely affect the pilot or apprentice's ability to perform his or her duties. A new form shall be required every time a pilot or apprentice changes medications or changes the medication dosage and/or frequency.

(c) The pilot or apprentice shall be responsible for the cost of the examination. The Commission reserves the right to require additional examinations by physicians or specialists designated by the Commission in which case the examinations shall be at the Commission's expense. The results and findings of any original or additional examinations shall be made available to the Commission and the pilot or apprentice.

(d) If a physician reports that the pilot or apprentice is not fit to perform the duties of a pilot or apprentice, the Commission shall order the pilot or apprentice to appear, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 16:64-10.5, and may take one of the following actions:

1. Suspend or revoke the pilot's or apprentice's license, pursuant to N.J.A.C. 16:64-10.4, or apprenticeship pursuant to N.J.A.C. 16:64-2.5 or 5.5;

2. Issue an Order that imposes conditions or limitations on the pilots license; and/or

3. (No change in text.)

(e) Until directed otherwise by the Commission, a pilot or apprentice shall not engage in pilotage activities if:

1. The pilot or apprentice has not completed the requirements in (a), (b), or (c) above or (f) below; or

2. If a physician informs the pilot or apprentice that he or she is not competent to perform the duties of a pilot or apprentice.

(f) A pilot shall annually provide the Commission with copies of the medical examination form the pilot is required to submit to the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition, the pilot shall provide the Commission copies of all correspondence with the Coast Guard related to the medical examination including, but not limited to, copies of the Coast Guards receipt of the examination, additional information provided to the Coast Guard, and any waivers, limitations, or conditions granted by the Coast Guard.

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