Section 17 in The Mumbai Port Trust (Licensing and Control of Pilots) Regulations, 2007
17. Power to direct Pilots to take charge of a vessel of higher tonnage in certain circumstances.
- The Dock Master at the Control Station may, if necessary, direct a Pilot to perform the pilotage of a vessel which exceeds the tonnage for which he is qualified to pilot. In every such case, the Dock Master at-the Control Station shall forthwith send-a report in writing to the Deputy Conservator or any other officer nominated by Deputy Conservator stating the reasons which in his opinion necessitated such action.
