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SC Code § 54-15-40 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-40. South Carolina Commissioners for the Lower Coastal Area; members; terms; vacancies.

 There is created the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Coastal Area composed of eight members, one of whom is the Chairman of the South Carolina State Ports Authority, ex officio, or a board member designated by the chairman, one of whom is the president of the International Longshoremen's Association Local 1422 or his designee, ex officio, and one of whom is a pilot licensed under Sections 54-15-90, 54-15-120, and 54-15-130, and one of whom is recommended by the Beaufort County Legislative Delegation from its maritime community and one by the Jasper County Legislative Delegation from its maritime community to be appointed by the Governor. The remaining members are appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of the Charleston County Legislative Delegation from lists of nominations for the offices submitted to the delegation by the Greater Charleston Chamber of Commerce, the Maritime Association of the Port of Charleston, and the Propeller Club of the Port of Charleston. The terms of office of the commissioners are for three years and until their successors are appointed and qualified, except that of the members first appointed, one shall serve for one year, one shall serve for two years, and one shall serve for three years. The member representative of the pilots licensed under Sections 54-15-120 and 54-15-130 has a three-year term. In the event of a vacancy, however caused, a successor must be appointed in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired term. The above appointments must be made as each term of the present commissioners expires.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1404; 1952 Code Section 56-1404; 1942 Code Section 6683; 1932 Code Section 6683; Civ. C. '22 Section 3581; Civ. C. '12 Section 2471; Civ. C. '02 Section 1617; G. S. 1260, 1286; R. S. 1358; 1873 (15) 440; 1880 (17) 455; 1881 (17) 607; 1883 (18) 303; 1888 (20) 61; 1897 (22) 417; 1923 (33) 153; 1933 (38) 60; 1957 (50) 32; 1958 (50) 1624; 1985 Act No. 194, Section 2; 1994 Act No. 283, Section 1, eff January 27, 1994; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Editor's Note  1985 Act No. 194, Section 1, eff June 21, 1985, reauthorized the existence of the Commissioners of Pilotage for the Port of Charleston for six years.  Effect of Amendment  The 1994 amendment in the first sentence, increased the membership of the Commissioners of Pilotage from "five" to "six"; and added following the word "ex officio" the words ", one of whom is the president of the International Longshoremen's Association Local 1442 or his designee, ex officio,".  The 2006 amendment rewrote the first sentence.
SC Code § 54-15-50 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-50. Board of examination for Upper Coastal Area; duties.

 The South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Upper Coastal Area and surrounding jurisdiction shall organize a board of examination to consist of three nautical men, at least one of whom shall be a full branch pilot of the port to which they belong. Each such board shall examine all applicants as to their competency to work or manage vessels and, generally, to discharge the duties of a pilot. No license or branch shall be granted to any person unless he receives a certificate of competency signed by a majority of such examining board.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1405; 1952 Code Section 56-1405; 1942 Code Section 6685; 1932 Code Section 6685; Civ. C. '22 Section 3583; Civ. C. '12 Section 2473; Civ. C. '02 Section 1619; G. S. 1261; R. S. 1359; 1910 (26) 624; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment rewrote the first sentence.
SC Code § 54-15-60 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-60. Board of examiners for Lower Coastal Area; examination and licensing of applicants.

 (A) The South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Coastal Area and surrounding jurisdiction shall organize a board of examiners for the commission of three nautical men, at least one of whom must be licensed for the port under Sections 54-15-120 and 54-15-130. No one is eligible for examination by the board of examiners until he satisfactorily completes his apprenticeship for the port.  (B) The board of examiners shall examine eligible applicants as to their competency to work or manage vessels and generally to discharge the duties of a pilot. Examinations for license are oral, written, and by demonstration.  (C) No license or branch may be granted to a person unless he has received a certificate of his competency signed by a majority of the board of examiners.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1406; 1952 Code Section 56-1406; 1942 Code Section 6686; 1932 Code Section 6686; Civ. C. '22 Section 3584; Civ. C. '12 Section 2474; 1910 (26) 624; 1958 (50) 1624; 1985 Act No. 194, Section 3; 1991 Act No. 56, Section 1; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment rewrote subsections (A) and (B).
SC Code § 54-15-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-70. Omitted by 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 54-15-70 was entitled "Board of examiners for Port Royal" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 56-1407; 1952 Code Section 56-1405; 1942 Code Section 6685; 1932 Code Section 6685; Civ. C. '22 Section 3583; Civ. C. '12 Section 2473; Civ. C. '02 Section 1619; G. S. 1261; R. S. 1359; 1910 (26) 624; 1958 (50) 1624; 1963 (53) 491.
SC Code § 54-15-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-80. Examination fee.

 The Commissioners of Pilotage for each area shall set by regulation a fee calculated to defray the expenses of examination, licensing, and issuing any certification under Chapter 15 of Title 54.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1408; 1952 Code Section 56-1407; 1942 Code Section 6687; 1932 Code Section 6687; Civ. C. '22 Section 3585; Civ. C. '12 Section 2475; Civ. C. '02 Section 1620; G. S. 1262; R. S. 1360; 1872 (15) 54; 1958 (50) 1624; 1985 Act No. 194, Section 4; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment substituted "area" for "port".
SC Code § 54-15-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-90. Apprentices for Upper Coastal Area.

 Apprentices for the Upper Coastal Area must be taken by full branch pilots only with the approval of the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage Upper Coastal Area and shall serve two years in Georgetown before receiving an initial short branch license. An apprentice must be taken on board vessels of every description so that the apprentice may become completely competent to discharge required duties. After holding an initial short branch license for one year, an apprentice shall receive a second branch license, which the apprentice must hold in service for one year, at the end of which the apprentice may receive a full branch or license. The South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Upper Coastal Area shall establish in regulation the tonnage and draft restrictions for each short branch license.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1409; 1952 Code Section 56-1408; 1942 Code Section 6688; 1932 Code Section 6688; Civ. C. '22 Section 3586; Civ. C. '12 Section 2476; Civ. C. '02 Section 1621; G. S. 1263; R. S. 1361; 1872 (15) 54; 1894 (20) 801; 1910 (26) 625; 1933 (38) 71; 1958 (50) 1624; 1998 Act No. 269, Section 1, eff February 20, 1998; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 1998 amendment altered the short branch license requirements and restrictions.  The 2006 amendment in the first sentence substituted "Apprentices for the Upper Coastal Area" for "Apprentices for ports other than Charleston, which are governed by Sections 54-15-100 and 54-15-120," and "South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage Upper Coastal Area" for "respective boards of Commissioners of Pilotage", and deleted "and one year in Port Royal" following "Georgetown"; and in the fourth sentence substituted "South carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Upper Coastal Area" for "Commissioners of Pilotage for the ports of Georgetown and Port Royal jointly".
SC Code § 54-15-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-100. Apprentices for Lower Coastal Area.

 Apprentices for the Lower Coastal Area are taken only by pilots licensed under Sections 54-15-120 and 54-15-130 for the port and must be approved and certified by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Coastal Area. They must not be under eighteen years of age, must be a graduate of an accredited four-year college or shall hold an unlimited ocean third mate's license, must have 20/20 visual acuity uncorrected or corrected by contact lens, must have good color vision evidenced by ability to distinguish colors by means of a test accepted by the United States Coast Guard, must have good natural hearing, and must have other physical and mental qualifications required by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Coastal Area. Satisfactory certificates of the requirements of this section must be filed with the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Coastal Area before the applicant may be accepted as an apprentice.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1410; 1952 Code Section 56-1409; 1942 Code Section 6689; 1932 Code Section 6689; Civ. C. '22 Section 3587; Civ. C. '12 Section 2477; Civ. C. '02 Section 1621; G. S. 1263; R. S. 1361; 1892 (15) 54; 1894 (20) 801; 1910 (26) 625; 1920 (31) 700; 1947 (45) 163; 1958 (50) 1624; 1969 (56) 151; 1982 Act No. 285, Section 1; 1985 Act No. 194, Section 5; 1991 Act No. 56, Section 2; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment substituted "Lower Coastal Area" for "Port of Charleston" and "port" and added "South Carolina" preceding "Commissioners of Pilotage" throughout.
SC Code § 54-15-120 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-120. Prerequisites to licensing in Lower Coastal Area.

 (A) An apprentice in the Lower Coastal Area shall serve three years before being eligible to take an examination for the initial short branch license. During an apprenticeship, licensed pilots shall take an apprentice on board all types of vessels, so that the apprentice may become thoroughly competent for the discharge of piloting duties. An apprentice successively shall hold a:  (1) first branch license with a tonnage restriction in service six months before being eligible to take an examination for the second branch license;  (2) second branch license with no tonnage restriction in service six months before being eligible for the third branch license;  (3) the third branch license in service one year before being eligible to take an examination for the fourth branch license;  (4) fourth branch license in service one year before being eligible to take an examination for a full license or branch.  The South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Coastal Area shall establish in regulation the tonnages and draft restrictions for each short branch license.  (B) In determining qualifications for apprentices, the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage may consider previous maritime experience in the port as defined by regulation. No apprentice, however, may be granted a license until the number of pilots falls below the number set by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the port through regulations promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.  (C) If two or more apprentices are eligible to offer for examination at the same time, the seniority of securing a license must be determined by the proficiency of the respective apprentices, established at the examination.  (D) In accordance with regulations promulgated by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the port, apprentices for the port may be granted emergency or temporary licenses if necessary.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1412; 1952 Code Section 56-1411; 1942 Code Section 6689; 1932 Code Section 6689; Civ. C. '22 Section 3587; Civ. C. '12 Section 2477; Civ. C. '02 Section 1621; G. S. 1263; R. S. 1361; 1892 (15) 54; 1894 (20) 801; 1910 (26) 625; 1920 (31) 700; 1958 (50) 1624; 1969 (56) 151; 1982 Act No. 285, Section 2; 1982 Act No. 339; 1991 Act No. 56, Section 3; 1998 Act No. 269, Section 2, eff February 20, 1998; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 1998 amendment revised the levels an apprentice must obtain before licensure.  The 2006 amendment, in subsection (A), in the first sentence and in the last undesignated paragraph substituted "Lower Coastal Area" for "port of Charleston"; and, in the last undesignated paragraph of subsection (A) and in Subsection (B), added "South Carolina" preceding "Commissioners of Pilotage".
SC Code § 54-15-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-130. Number of pilots.

 The number of pilots shall not be less than the number established by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Upper and Lower Coastal Areas for the specific routes through regulations promulgated in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act. The board shall make no distinction in the selection of pilots on account of race, color, or previous condition.  HISTORY: 1942 Code Section 6693; 1932 Code Section 6693; Civ. C. '22 Section 3591; Civ. C. '12 Section 2481; Civ. C. '02 Section 1625; G. S. 1266; R. S. 1365; 1894 (21) 799; 1902 (23) 1023; 1935 (39) 202; 1956 (49) 1794; 1958 (50) 1624; 1963 (53) 491; 1969 (56) 151; 1982 Act No. 285, Section 3; 1991 Act No. 56, Section 4; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment rewrote this section.
SC Code § 54-15-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-140. Promulgation of regulations.

 The South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Upper and Lower Coastal Areas shall promulgate regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act for the administration of pilotage within the ports of their respective areas.  The regulations must include, but are not limited to:  (1) the selection, training, and licensure of apprentice pilots;  (2) the licensure and registration of pilots;  (3) license and registration fees;  (4) safe vessel movement;  (5) reports of marine casualties and other dangerous situations;  (6) discipline, including investigations and the suspension and revocation of pilot licenses;  (7) pilotage charges and fees;  (8) specific pilotage routes;  (9) other matters affecting the safe and efficient administration of pilotage.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1414; 1952 Code Section 56-1415; 1942 Code Section 6711; 1932 Code Section 6711; Civ. C. '22 Section 3609; Civ. C. '12 Section 2499; Civ. C. '02 Section 1643; G. S. 1282; R. S. 1383; 1878 (16) 423; 1958 (50) 1624; 1991 Act No. 56, Section 9; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment, in the first sentence of the introductory paragraph, substituted "South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Upper and Lower Coastal Areas" for "Commissioners of Pilotage for the port to which they belong" and "the ports of their respective areas" for "that port"; and in item (8), "specific pilotage routes" for "geographic areas of commissioners' jurisdiction".
SC Code § 54-15-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-150. Registers of pilots.

 The South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for each port shall register all licensed pilots for their respective ports with the necessary data to be shown on the register as the commissioners may deem necessary and appropriate and keep the register up to date, making those changes or alterations as may take place from time to time.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1415; 1952 Code Section 56-1416; 1942 Code Section 6712; 1932 Code Section 6712; Civ. C. '22 Section 3610; Civ. C. '12 Section 2500; Civ. C. '02 Section 1644; G. S. 1283; R. S. 1384; 1878 (16) 423; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment added "South Carolina" and made nonsubstantive language changes.
SC Code § 54-15-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-160. Pilot ground for Charleston.

 The pilot ground of the bar of Charleston shall extend from the bar thirty miles eastward, southward, and northward. Pilot boats shall normally cruise in an area designated by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Coastal Area.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1416; 1952 Code Section 56-1418; 1942 Code Section 6701; 1932 Code Section 6701; Civ. C. '22 Section 3599; Civ. C. '12 Section 2489; Civ. C. '02 Section 1633; G. S. 1272; R. S. 1373; 1878 (16) 419; 1902 (23) 1024; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment substituted "South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Coastal Area" for "Commissioners of Pilotage for the port of Charleston".
SC Code § 54-15-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-170. Pilot boats at Charleston shall be approved by commissioners.

 All boats used in the pilotage for the port and harbor of Charleston shall be entirely and absolutely subject to the inspection, direction, and approval of the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Coastal Area.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1417; 1952 Code Section 56-1419; 1942 Code Section 6707; 1932 Code Section 6707; Civ. C. '22 Section 3605; Civ. C. '12 Section 2495; Civ. C. '02 Section 1639; G. S. 1278; R. S. 1379; 1878 (16) 421; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment substituted "South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage for the Lower Coastal Area" for "Commissioners of Pilotage for the port of Charleston".
SC Code § 54-15-190 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-190. Boats used for pilotage; identification.

 All boats used for pilotage at Charleston, Port Royal, and Georgetown shall be used exclusively for pilotage, except that the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage may grant temporary permission for those other uses as they deem appropriate. To establish their identity, all pilot boats shall fly the international code flag P by day and regulation pilot boat lights by night.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1419; 1952 Code Section 56-1421; 1942 Code Section 6707; 1932 Code Section 6707; Civ. C. '22 Section 3605; Civ. C. '12 Section 2495; Civ. C. '02 Section 1639; G. S. 1278; R. S. 1379; 1878 (16) 421; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment added ", Port Royal, and Georgetown" and substituted "South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage" for "Commissioners of Pilotage for the port of Charleston".
SC Code § 54-15-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-210. Pilots shall not discontinue duties without permission.

 Except for reasons of health, satisfactory evidence of which shall be furnished to the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage when requested, no licensed pilot or apprentice shall discontinue to act nor absent himself at any time from the port and harbor to which he may belong for any period of time without first obtaining the permission of the group of pilots with whom he is associated or some authorized official of that group, and no permitted discontinuance or absence for a period of more than one month shall be valid without additionally obtaining in advance the written authorization of the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage. Any pilot or apprentice neglecting or refusing to comply with this requirement as to his presence and performance of duties in the port to which he belongs, may have, respectively, his license or his apprenticeship, as the case may be, either suspended or revoked by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage, depending on their judgment of the circumstances.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1421; 1952 Code Section 56-1423; 1942 Code Section 6695; 1932 Code Section 6695; Civ. C. '22 Section 3593; Civ. C. '12 Section 2483; Civ. C. '02 Section 1627; G. S. 1266; R. S. 1367; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment added "South Carolina" preceding "Commissioners" and made nonsubstantive language changes throughout.
SC Code § 54-15-220 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-220. Pilot shall offer services to nearest vessel; exceptions.

 Every pilot cruising or standing out to sea shall offer his services first to the vessel nearest the bar unless specifically ordered to the contrary by the authorized official of the group of licensed pilots on duty at the time and except when he sees a more distant vessel in distress, in which event he shall aid the vessel in distress, if practicable. Any pilot neglecting or refusing to comply with this requirement as to his services may have his license suspended or revoked by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage, depending on their judgment of the circumstances. However, nothing herein shall extend, or be construed to extend, to vessels of the description mentioned in Section 54-15-260, all of which vessels it shall be the duty of every pilot to avoid as much as possible, whenever they are known to or justly suspected by him.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1422; 1952 Code Section 56-1425; 1942 Code Section 6699; 1932 Code Section 6699; Civ. C. '22 Section 3597; Civ. C. '12 Section 2487; Civ. C. '02 Section 1631; G. S. 1270; R. S. 1371; 1878 (16) 417; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment added "South Carolina" preceding "Commissioners" and made nonsubstantive language changes throughout.
SC Code § 54-15-230 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 54 - Ports and Maritime Matters|Chapter 15 - Pilots And Pilotage|Section 54-15-230. Pilot shall remain on vessel if required.

 A licensed pilot, if required by the master or commander of a vessel, shall remain on board while the vessel is at anchor. Any pilot neglecting or refusing to comply with a request to remain on board may have his license suspended or revoked by the South Carolina Commissioners of Pilotage, depending on their judgment of the circumstances.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1423; 1952 Code Section 56-1427; 1942 Code Section 6708; 1932 Code Section 6708; Civ. C. '22 Section 3606; Civ. C. '12 Section 2496; Civ. C. '02 Section 1640; G. S. 1279; R. S. 1380; 1878 (16) 422; 1958 (50) 1624; 2006 Act No. 237, Section 1, eff March 17, 2006.  Effect of Amendment  The 2006 amendment added "South Carolina" preceding "Commissioners" and made nonsubstantive language changes throughout.