# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 26 — Board of Pilots

### Chapter 02 — Pilots-in-Training, and Limited and Unlimited Licensed Pilots

#### Regulation .03 Limited Licensed Pilot.

*COMAR 09.26.02.03*

A. A pilot-in-training shall serve under the supervision of unlimited licensed pilots for at least 2 years after the appointment of the pilot-in-training before being licensed as a limited licensed pilot.

B. Before an eligible pilot-in-training may be licensed as a limited licensed pilot, the pilot-in-training shall:

  (1) File an application approved by the Board; and

  (2) Demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board by actual observation of demonstrated performance that the pilot-in-training possesses sufficient ability, skill, and experience.

C. In evaluating the ability, skill, and experience of a pilot-in-training, the Board shall consider the following:

  (1) The recommendation of the Qualification Committee;

  (2) The recommendation of the supervising licensed pilots;

  (3) Any license issued to the pilot-in-training by the United States Coast Guard;

  (4) The training program of the pilot-in-training including but not limited to:

    (a) The number of trips;

    (b) Types of vessels; and

    (c) Pilotage routes in the training program; and

  (5) Other pertinent factors identified by the Board.