California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §1132: Every pilot in charge of a vessel arriving in Monterey Bay and the Bay of San Francisco, San Pablo, or Suisun, shall safely moor the vessel in place and position as directed by the master of the vesse

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A pilot in charge of a vessel arriving in specified California bays must safely moor the vessel as directed by the vessel's master.

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Every pilot in charge of a vessel arriving in Monterey Bay and the Bay of San Francisco, San Pablo, or Suisun, shall safely moor the vessel in place and position as directed by the master of the vessel, consistent with safe navigation and not contrary to law.

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