Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 27.10.1998

Federal Pilotage for Vessels in Foreign Trade

The Coast Guard is issuing a final rule requiring that vessels in foreign trade, under way on the Cape Fear River and the Northeast Cape Fear River in North Carolina, be under the direction and control of Federal pilots when not under the direction and control of State pilots. This measure is necessary to ensure that vessels are navigated by competent, qualified persons, who are familiar with the local area and accountable to either the State or the Coast Guard. This measure will promote navigational safety by increasing the level of accountability and reducing risk of both accident and the discharge of oil or other hazardous substances into these waters.