Penang Port Commission Act 1955 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part V · Duties and Powers of the Commission
70M. Pilotage Committee and Commission not liable for loss or damage occasioned by pilots
Feedback & supportThe issue of a licence to a pilot by the Pilotage Committee on behalf of the Commission under subsection 70CA (1) or section 70H shall not impose any liability on the Pilotage Committee for any loss or damage occasioned by any act, omission or default of the pilot.
Pilotage Committee
“Pilotage Committee” means the Pilotage Committee appointed under section 70D;
Any Commission pilot whilst engaged in any pilotage act shall, notwithstanding that he may be employed at a salary by the
Commission pilot
“Commission pilot” means a pilot employed by the Commission pursuant to section 70C;
Commission, be deemed to be the servant only of the master or owner of the vessel under pilotage and the Commission shall not be liable for any loss or damage occasioned by any act, omission or default of the pilot.
Commission
“Commission” means the Penang Port Commission established and incorporated under this Act;