HB 2426
An Act amending the act of March 29, 1803 (P.L.542, No.156), entitled "An act to establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes therein mentioned," further providing for pilots in the Delaware Bay and River.
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Bill overview
This bill amends an older act to clarify and update the requirements for pilots operating in the Delaware Bay and River. Specifically, it increases the maximum draft size a pilot license can cover from twenty-seven feet to twenty-nine feet. The Navigation Commission will examine applicants to ensure they are qualified to pilot vessels of various draft sizes, and unlicensed operation of pilots is subject to fines and potential imprisonment.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum draft size pilots can legally operate vessels to twenty-nine feet.
- Requires applicants for pilot licenses in the Delaware Bay and River to be examined by the Navigation Commission.
- Establishes pilot license classes based on vessel draft size.
- Outlines penalties for operating without a license or after a license expires.
- Licenses are valid for one year and must be renewed upon arrival at the Port of Philadelphia.
- The Navigation Commission has discretion to deny licenses based on applicant qualifications.
Who is affected
- Pilots operating in the Delaware Bay and River
- The Navigation Commission
- Ship owners and operators utilizing vessels in the Delaware Bay and River
- The Port of Philadelphia
Notable changes
- Increases the maximum draft size pilots can legally operate vessels to twenty-nine feet, reflecting changes in vessel design and water depths.
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Cosponsors
Darisha K. Parker
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