New Jersey § 12:8-53

§ 12:8-53.

a. A docking pilot is authorized upon the approval of the master of a vessel upon

pilotage waters as defined in section 2 of P.L.2004 c. 72 ( C.12:8-1.2 ) to: (1) Dock or undock vessels; direct the navigation of vessels within the harbor being

moved from an anchorage to an anchorage or to a berth; direct the navigation of vessels

within the harbor being moved from a berth to an anchorage or another berth; direct

the navigation of vessels departing the port until relieved by a maritime pilot licensed

by the commission or the Commissioners of Pilotage of the State of New York, at such

locations where by custom and practice prior to the effective date of P.L.2004, c. 72 (C.12: 8-1.1 et al.) such relief took place, provided that the maritime pilot, docking

pilot and the vessel's master concur that the relief can be accomplished without compromising

the safe navigation of the vessel; and (2) Direct the navigation of vessels entering the port upon relieving a maritime pilot

licensed by this commission or the Commissioners of Pilotage of the State of New York

for the purpose of docking such vessels at such points where by custom and practice

prior to the effective date of P.L.2004, c. 72 ( C.12:8-1.1 et al.) such relief took place, provided that the relief can be accomplished without

compromising the safe navigation of the vessel. b. Nothing in the provisions authorizing the licensing of docking pilots is intended

to authorize licensed docking pilots to pilot regulated vessels on pilotage waters

as they enter or leave the Port of New York and New Jersey. c. Nothing in the provisions of this section is intended to preclude licensed maritime

pilots from docking or undocking vessels, conducting in harbor movements of vessels

or piloting vessels on pilotage waters. d. When the services of a tugboat are employed to dock or undock a vessel, a docking

pilot shall be employed by the vessel if requested by the vessel owner or agent.