California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC

HNC §1191.1: (a) A vessel using pilots for ship movements or special operations that do not constitute bar pilotage shall pay the pilotage rates established in this section.

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(a) A vessel using pilots for ship movements or special operations that do not constitute bar pilotage shall pay the pilotage rates established in this section. (b) (1) (A) The minimum charge for each bay move shall be two thousand three hundred dollars ($2,300). (B) On and after January 1, 2024, the minimum charge for each bay move shall be two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). (2) (A) The minimum charge for each river move shall be four thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500). (B) On and after January 1, 2024, the minimum charge for each river move shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000). (c) On and after January 1, 2023, the rate for standby time, delay en route, and pilot on board in excess of eight hours shall be four hundred ten dollars ($410) per hour. (d) On and after January 1, 2023, the rate for cancellation of service after a pilot reports shall be two thousand dollars ($2,000). (e) On and after January 1, 2023, the rate for cancellation of service with less than four hours notice shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000). (f) On and after January 1, 2023, the rate for a pilot carried away per day shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000) plus expenses incurred in returning.

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