S.B. 2 - Pilotage Summary

• Exempts vessels under 300 gross tons from Hawaii's pilotage requirements.

• Requires the director to develop appropriate standards for port pilot license renewal in addition to initial licensure standards.

• Mandates that pilot license renewal applications comply with section 436B-13, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

• Removes the phrase "involved in trade or commerce" from pilotage requirements, making the requirement apply to all non-exempt vessels entering or departing Hawaii ports.

• Maintains existing exemptions for federally-licensed vessels, U.S. public vessels, fishing vessels with federal licenses, and tugs/towboats under 1,600 gross tons with qualified operators and prior experience.