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Pilot Exemption Certificate (P.E.C.)

Vessels over a certain size that operate within the sea boundary are subject to compulsory pilotage, depending on whether the vessel is transporting hazardous cargo or not. Vessels that operate with a pilot exemption certificate can be exempted from compulsory pilotage.

Pilot Exemption Certificate

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  • Compulsory pilotage

    Compulsory Pilotage is regulated in the Compulsory Pilotage Regulations. These regulations state what vessels are subject to compulsory pilotage and the waters where this requirement applies.

  • Pilot Exemption Certificate Fee

    The Pilot Exemption Certificate Fee is applicable in connection to practical and theoretical examinations, as well as when renewing, changing or expanding the P.E.C.

  • How to get a P.E.C.

    The application form for a Pilot Exemption Certificate is available in the link on the right hand side of this webpage. The form can be submitted by e-mail or post. The e-mail and postal addresses are available on the application form.

  • About the P.E.C.

    The Pilot Exemption Certificate is a document that shows that the holder on board is qualified to sail in specified fairways or areas with the specified vessel without a pilot. The pilot exemption certificate can be issued to the shipmaster or other navigators.

  • The Pilotage Act

    The pilotage service is regulated by the Pilotage Act, which provides, for example, information on compulsory pilotage, how the pilotage should be performed and the fees associated with the service.

  • How to book a pilot

    Pilot bookings are made electronically in the SafeSeaNet Norway messaging service.

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