Pilotage Act 1987

[^c789149]: 1980 c. 48.

[^c789151]: Sch. 2 para. 5 repealed (15.2.1999) by 1998 c. 17, s. 51(1), Sch. 5 Pt. I; S.I. 1999/161, art. 2(1)

[^c789152]: Sch. 3 wholly in force at 30.4.1991; Sch. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 33(2); Sch. 3 partly in force at 1.2.1988 by S.I. 1987/2138; Sch. 3 partly in force at 1.10.1988 by S.I. 1988/1137; Sch. 3 wholly in force at 30.4.1991 by S.I. 1991/1029

[^key-846ed46647b493ee6c2800037c55996b]: Sch. A1 inserted (30.5.2003) by The Pilotage (Recognition of Qualifications and Experience) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1230), regs. 1, 2(5)

[^key-8d5cc9bc39c0f5ecd9ae05b83ff4e896]: S. 3(1A) inserted (30.5.2003) by The Pilotage (Recognition of Qualifications and Experience) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1230), regs. 1, 2(3)

[^key-9cf34513aa8c1a0d06b26bef2a2e7fdf]: S. 3(2A) inserted (30.5.2003) by The Pilotage (Recognition of Qualifications and Experience) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1230), regs. 1, 2(4)

[^key-c6e4f71edf292bc08da22651aba47560]: Word in s. 3(1) substituted (30.5.2003) by The Pilotage (Recognition of Qualifications and Experience) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1230), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^key-36ecaaf3dec24a86ab8d18ba789d5b0c]: S. 24(12) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 17

[^key-3e03882e31fa323802aa68790e298c2a]: S. 24(1)-(10) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 17

[^key-4bce6a0592479b96496969953860d5f0]: S. 25(8) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 17

[^key-ca3f88ace9326e118b050cb56c6ef654]: S. 26 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 17

[^key-5716687c38e84d90a54d7628ff7576ab]: S. 28 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 17

[^key-6f245947d1e50a8a67e221a004f351d3]: S. 29(1)-(4) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 5 Group 17

[^key-105431893c331c9b465cb4aeace0f930]: Word in s. 3(2) omitted (1.10.2006) by virtue of Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1031), reg. 1(1)Sch. 8 para. 7(2) (with regs. 44-46)

[^key-5d5cecc12d6edcb2e0221916af868ed8]: S. 1(7)(8) repealed (S.) (28.12.2007) by Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 8), s. 30(4), sch. 3; S.S.I. 2007/516, art. 2; S.S.I. 2007/516, art. 2

[^key-45234cfe2f2cd7e9b9b50d7c90b8577c]: Words in s. 30(2) repealed (S.) (28.12.2007) by Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 8), s. 30(4), Sch. 3; S.S.I. 2007/516, art. 2

[^key-fffa50fa72a69ebe5510eb0211f0f2f2]: S. 1A inserted (S.) (28.12.2007) by Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 8), ss. 26, 30(4); S.S.I. 2007/516, art. 2

[^key-5b1af4a03e27b454ef4c77f50f843437]: S. 1(4A)(4B) inserted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 1(1), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-0f4f8c21b817ed59756027bb65fff23f]: S. 1(8AA)(8B) inserted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 1(4), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-eabb16887a770931377700e915d3c1f9]: Words in s. 1(7) substituted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 1(3),13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-34d6418e01e4f740564654bc6a02bfed]: S. 1(5) substituted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 1(2), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-600bf090e3c8586c767b1ff0f4341f14]: Words in s. 1A(1) inserted (1.10.2013) by virtue of Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 1(5), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-f2ea0d072361cf8f37fd7595ab754fd5]: Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 2(1)(a), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-307cc63710a2ab8cb0f02677d0460c7b]: Words in s. 8(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 2(1)(b), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-d0f9811c65a7d1093b097f244ffdcade]: Words in s. 8(5)(a) substituted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 2(2), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-ee9dd6ae84e95ca0ac74a5a09cbeb852]: S. 8(6) omitted (1.10.2013) by virtue of Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 3(2)(a), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-5fb1c821b88d30aef5407bc7d67b9c05]: Words in s. 8(7) omitted (1.10.2013) by virtue of Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 3(2)(b), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-c451a6426244d642ab29597b279b1e61]: Ss. 8A, 8B inserted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), Ss. 3(1), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-cd61458791e2b7d1feb9067c94bd16c6]: Words in s. 10(3) substituted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 2(3), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-7d724c12d4af9b99834d2aebe0899b91]: S. 15(3)-(5) substituted for s. 15(3) (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 4, 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-954839648006ab78e1a5312d57bc747c]: Words in s. 15(1)(b) substituted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 2(3), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-82172a9cc14d274383720e7fee8347a4]: Words in s. 20(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 2(3), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-452ba5beaa73194a242f839958b45d2b]: Words in s. 31(1) inserted (1.10.2013) by Marine Navigation Act 2013 (c. 23), ss. 2(4), 13; S.S.I. 2013/254, art. 2; S.I. 2013/1489, art. 3

[^key-5f35537672ab637ce8d077627fe847c2]: S. 8(3): transfer of functions (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 29(2)(f)(ii), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(g) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2018/278, reg. 2, Sch.)

[^key-110b14a839af874f791e1d9cdde8bc5c]: S. 10(6): transfer of functions (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 29(2)(f)(iii), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 9); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(g) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2018/278, reg. 2, Sch.)

[^key-77ec21568ee68ea01f179675394ebd16]: S. 1: transfer of functions (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 29(2)(f)(i), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 9); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(g) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2018/278, reg. 2, Sch.)

[^key-a94ec69876b72c5d9b564bcdfa9ca59c]: S. 12: transfer of functions (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 29(2)(f)(iv), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 9); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(g) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2018/278, reg. 2, Sch.)

[^key-7af55d960b163b96942abbeb19b16fd0]: S. 13: transfer of functions (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 29(2)(f)(v), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(g) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2018/278, reg. 2, Sch.)

[^key-273d346b066cd5115b9de0cf19b53fef]: Sch. A1 para. 4: transfer of functions (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 29(2)(f)(vi), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6, 9); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(g) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2018/278, reg. 2, Sch.)

[^key-af71422411607fa28951d82f76f387ba]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 1(2) substituted (29.11.2019) by The Pilotage Act 1987 (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1305), regs. 1, 2

[^key-ece3575072fa431c6528177aad7e9dd4]: Act applied (30.11.2020) by The Harwich Haven and Walton Backwaters (Application of the Pilotage Act 1987) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1187), arts. 1, 2

[^key-d38265854a7e11bbadd04d9bbfa911d5]: Words in s. 3(1A) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Pilotage and Port Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/671), regs. 1(1), 2(a)

[^key-b17cb31369eb455cbab630ff94dd80e9]: Words in s. 3(2A) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Pilotage and Port Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/671), regs. 1(1), 2(a)

[^key-e645fc5b777da9041ebd2f13ffa20b3d]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 2(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Pilotage and Port Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/671), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(i)

[^key-5b9927ccc6b57b98449e4554b7944b01]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 3(1)(b)(i) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Pilotage and Port Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/671), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(i)

[^key-1b0f4a011882b7a5d2ac20fbc1ce29a2]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 5(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Pilotage and Port Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/671), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(i)

[^key-32353dc12dc3f08a6fecb891987c201a]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 6(2)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Pilotage and Port Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/671), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(i)

[^key-602301858c331313e854bc7be9cf1f27]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 7(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Pilotage and Port Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/671), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(ii)

[^M_F_357bd78f-0027-440d-fd09-da8785f4fc39]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 8(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Pilotage and Port Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/671), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(ii)

[^M_F_7c5ad473-8fdd-4259-a7e8-dc18fc70e508]: Words in Sch. A1 para. 11(2)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Pilotage and Port Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/671), regs. 1(1), 2(b)(iii)

Temporary procedure for resolving disputes as to terms of employment.

Transitional and consequential provisions and repeals.

Procedure on orders under section 1

1A

• (1) Where the Scottish Ministers propose to make an order under section 1 above (other than under subsection (4)or (4B) of that section), they must before doing so—

• (a) publish a notice—

• (i) in a newspaper circulating in the area in which the provisions of the order will have most effect;

• (ii) in the Edinburgh Gazette; and

• (iii) in such other publication as seems to them appropriate; and

• (b) send a copy of the notice to such persons as they consider may be affected by the order.

• (2) Where the Scottish Ministers propose to make an order under subsection (4) of section 1 above, the harbour authority which made application under that subsection must, before the order is made—

• (a) publish a notice—

• (i) in a newspaper circulating in the area in which the provisions of the order will have most effect;

• (ii) in the Edinburgh Gazette; and

• (iii) in such other publication as may be directed by the Scottish Ministers; and

• (b) send a copy of the notice—

• (i) to such persons as they consider may be affected by the order; and

• (ii) to such other persons as the Scottish Ministers may direct.

• (3) A notice under subsection (1) or (2) above must—

• (a) contain a summary of the contents of the proposed order;

• (b) specify a place where a copy of the proposed order (and of any related map or plan) is available for public inspection; and

• (c) provide details as to the making to the Scottish Ministers of objections to the proposed order by a date specified in the notice (that date being no less than 42 days after the first date of publication of the notice in terms of paragraph (a)(i) of subsection (1) or (2) above).

• (4) Where a harbour authority affected by the proposed order makes an objection to the Scottish Ministers by the date specified in the notice, the Scottish Ministers shall arrange for the objection to be considered—

• (a) at a public local inquiry; or

• (b) at a hearing before a person appointed by them.

• (5) Where the Scottish Ministers receive any other objection by the date specified in the notice and they do not consider the objection to be frivolous or trivial, they shall arrange for the objection to be considered—

• (a) at a public local inquiry;

• (b) at a hearing before a person appointed by them; or

• (c) by way of written representations.

• (6) Subsections (2) and (4) to (8) of section 210 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65) (attendance and evidence at, and expenses of, inquiries) apply to an inquiry held under subsection (4)(a) or (5)(a) above as they apply to a local inquiry under that Act.

• (7) Subsections (6) to (8) of section 210 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 apply to a hearing held under subsection (4)(b) or (5)(b) above as they apply to a local inquiry under that Act.

• (8) The Scottish Ministers are to have regard to—

• (a) a report by the person conducting any inquiry or hearing under subsection (4) or (5) above; and

• (b) any written representations in terms of subsection (5)(c) above,

before deciding whether or not to make the proposed order (with or without modifications).

• (9) After an order has been made, the Scottish Ministers or, where the order is made under subsection (4) of section 1 above, the harbour authority which made application under that subsection must—

• (a) publish a notice—

• (i) in a newspaper circulating in the area in which the provisions of the order will have most effect; and

• (ii) in the Edinburgh Gazette; and

• (b) send a copy of the notice to—

• (i) any person to whom a copy notice was sent under paragraph (b) of subsection (1) or (2) above, as the case may be;

• (ii) any person whose objection was considered at an inquiry or hearing under subsection (5) above; and

• (iii) any other person whom the Scottish Ministers consider appropriate.

• (10) A notice under subsection (9) above must—

• (a) state that the order has been made;

• (b) specify the date on which it comes into force; and

• (c) specify a place where a copy of the order is available for public inspection.

Authorisation of pilots.

Employment etc. of authorised pilots.

8A

• (1) A competent harbour authority may by written notice suspend or revoke a person's pilotage exemption certificate in the following cases.

• (2) Case 1 is where an event has occurred as a result of which the authority is no longer satisfied of the matters specified in section 8(1)(a).

• (3) Case 2 is where the authority thinks that the person has provided false information to the authority as to any of those matters.

• (4) Case 3 is where the authority thinks that the person has been guilty of professional misconduct while piloting a ship.

• (5) Case 4 is where—

• (a) pilotage notification was given under section 15(4)(b) in reliance on the person's certificate, and

• (b) in the event, the pilotage was carried out by a person who was neither an authorised pilot nor acting in accordance with a pilotage exemption certificate.

8B

• (1) The maximum period for which a pilotage exemption certificate may be suspended is 28 days.

• (2) But if a harbour authority has suspended a person's certificate and is considering whether to revoke it, the authority may by written notice extend the suspension for a single period of up to 28 days.

• (3) A suspended certificate may be revoked (on the same or different grounds).

• (4) Before revoking a person's certificate a harbour authority must—

• (a) give the person written warning, stating the reasons for the proposed revocation, and

• (b) allow the person a reasonable opportunity to make representations.

• (5) A competent harbour authority which has suspended or revoked a certificate may pay compensation to any person who has suffered, or is likely to suffer, loss as a result.

Transitional and consequential provisions and repeals.

Scope of Schedule and interpretation

Formal qualifications

Professional training and experience

Proof of professional training and experience

Proof of professional training and experience

Proof of other matters

Person intending to act in a self-employed capacity or as manager of an undertaking

Proof of other matters

Transitional and consequential provisions and repeals.

Scope of Schedule and interpretation

Person intending to act in a self-employed capacity or as manager of an undertaking

Consideration of application to which paragraph 2 or 3 applies, and appeals

Proof of professional training and experience

Proof of other matters