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pilotage Definition

pi·lot·age (lə tij)

noun

  1. the action or occupation of piloting
  2. the fee paid to a pilot
  3. aircraft navigation by observation of ground features and the use of charts and maps

Etymology: Fr: see pilot & -age

pilotage Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • provide: The port authority will provide pilotage both where it is required and upon request ( with sufficient notice ) for other vessels.
  • regulate: Trinity House of Newcastle was formed in 1536 and regulated pilotage on the Tyne.

Adjective modifier

  • compulsory: The following vessels are excluded from compulsory pilotage: i. HM ships, ii.

Modifies a noun

  • exemption: Pilotage Exemption Certificate holders are required to attend any investigation or inquiry held by Portsmouth.
  • certificate: Pilotage Exemption Certificate holders are required to attend any investigation or inquiry held by Portsmouth.
  • charge: In this case an additional charge will be made equivalent to 75 % of the full pilotage charge for the vessel.
  • service: Liverpool Pilots now also have a contract for pilotage services with Stena at Holyhead.
  • authority: The Authority will review the need to continue acting as a pilotage authority and keep it under review.
  • clause: Stevens contended, however, that it was not bound by Moran's pilotage clause for two reasons.

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