Malaysia legislation
Section 14
Section 14
(1)
Any person who, not being a pilot licensed under these Regulations, assumes or offers or assume charge of a vessel entering or within any compulsory pilotage areas, or pilots or has piloted a vessel in any compulsory pilotage areas, commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred thousand ringgit or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years or to both.
(2)
For the purpose of this regulation, a pilot acting beyond the limits of the compulsory pilotage areas for which he is qualified by his licence shall be deemed not to be a pilot.
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(3)
Notwithstanding subregulations (1) and (2), any person, not being a pilot, without subjecting himself or his employer to any penalty, may take charge of a vessel entering or leaving any compulsory pilotage areas when –
(a)
such vessel is in distress; or
(b)
in circumstances that it is necessary to give the best assistance which can be found at the time to pilot the vessel.
(4)
For the purpose of subregulation (3), it shall be the responsibility of the owner or master of the vessel to provide evidence to the satisfaction of the Director, if so required.
Liability of owners and masters of ships carrying pilots