Harbour and sea pilotage for ships

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To ensure maritime safety and prevention of pollution at sea, ships must have a harbour pilot, when operating in certain areas or under special conditions.

• During port area operations, each ship in which dangerous or polluting goods are carried in a cargo space or on deck in a quantity exceeding the limits laid down in regulations shall carry a harbour pilot.

• Port authorities shall employ harbour pilots in accordance with regulations on pilotage obligations for each port, but local masters may be exempted from pilotage obligations.

• The Icelandic Transport Authority may decide that ships shall be provided with a sea pilot to ensure safety and prevention of pollution.