Vessels of 35 metres or greater must engage a licensed marine pilot while transiting through port waters.
To be eligible to apply for a marine pilot exemption, you must:
- be a permanent resident of Australia
- have completed at least 3 inbound and 3 outbound transits through the relevant pilotage area
- undertake and successfully complete a local knowledge exam.
Apply for a pilot exemption certificate
To apply for a marine pilot exemption certification, you must submit:
- completed marine pilot exemption certificate application form (below)
- 2 passport size photographs
- certified copy of your certificate of competency
- certified copy of your passport or visa
- completed Log Book form with details of trips/voyages in the pilotage area
- current health certificate.
You must also pay a fee.
Submit your application and required documentation to:
Harbour Master
Maritime, Department of Transport
GPO Box C102
Perth WA 6839
Allow at least 2 weeks for processing of your application.
Applicants meeting all the requirements will be issued a pilot exemption certificate.
You must operate within the conditions specified on your marine pilot exemption certificate.
Marine pilot exemption fee
| Fee description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marine pilot exemption | $809.25 |
Change of conditions
If you require a change to the conditions of your marine pilot exemption certificate, you will need to submit an application for change of conditions form below.
Allow at least 2 weeks for processing of your application.
More information
For more information about pilot exemption certificates, refer to the Shipping and Pilotage (Ports and Harbours) Regulations 1966.