HLAviation wrote:
Look under the Port State Pilot requirements. Typically a vessel with
greater than XX draft or XXX tonnage will require a state licensed pilot
when entering and leaving port regardless of flag or use. These requirements
are sometimes wavered for US flag vessels (in the US of course) if certain
requirements are met. Generally licensing is required along with a certain
number of trips along the route, typically 25, sometimes a Federal Pilotage
Exam is required.

I don't know of any "State Pilot" organization that doesn't also require
that their members also hold "Federal Pilot" (USCG issued) licenses for
the port, though there may be..... would take some research.
Also, not all ports have "State Pilot" organizations, some work with
just "Federal Pilots" and frequently require pilotage of any vessel over
300 GT.

otn