Guam § 21312 - Responsibility for Pilot's Negligence.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 21312 — Responsibility for Pilot's Negligence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21312. Responsibility for Pilot's Negligence.
The owner or master of a ship is not responsible for the negligence of a
pilot whom he is bound by law to employ; but if he is allowed an option
between pilots, some of whom are competent, or is required only to pay
compensation to a pilot, whether he employs him or not, he is so
responsible to third persons.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 21312
What does Guam Code Annotated § 21312 cover?
Section 21312 ("Responsibility for Pilot's Negligence.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 21312?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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