Brussels, 18/02/2013 (Agence Europe) - The European Commission is taking advice from experts and the general public on pilot exemption certificates in navigation. A public consultation was opened on 13 February, to evaluate whether actions at European level are required.
The use of a pilot in territorial waters is obligatory, because the pilot is better able to guide vessels through dangerous or congested waters. Using local expert knowledge, the pilot advises the captain, who remains in...