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Acts & Regulations

The Atlantic Pilotage Authority (APA) was established February 1, 1972, pursuant to the Pilotage Act. The Authority is a Crown Corporation as defined by the Financial Administration Act (FAA) and is listed in Schedule III, Part I to that Act. The Authority is not an agent of the Crown.

As a Crown Corporation, the Atlantic Pilotage Authority is governed by the following regulations that are under the powers of the Minister of Transport:

  • General Pilotage Regulations
  • Regulations Amending the General Pilotage Regulations

The Board of the Authority consists of a part-time Chairperson and not more than six other members, all appointed by the Governor in Council.

The Chief Executive Officer has the direction and control of the day-to-day business of the Authority. The Authority is administered and controlled at its headquarters, which is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

For More Information

  • Government-Wide Forward Regulatory Plans
  • The Cabinet Directive on Regulatory Management
  • The Red Tape Reduction Action Plan
  • The Canada- United States Regulatory Cooperation Council

To learn about upcoming or ongoing consultations on proposed federal regulations, visit the Canada Gazette and Consulting with Canadians websites.

News & Updates

  • Expression of Interest – BAY OF EXPLOITS NL Pilot Boat Service – Contract Operator
  • Job Opportunity: Marine Pilot Eligibility List – Western NL
  • Job Opportunity: Marine Pilot Eligibility List – Halifax, NS
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Pilotage & Other Charges

The Pilotage Act requires that pilotage tariffs be fixed at a level that permits the Authority to operate on a self-sustaining financial basis, and that the tariffs set be fair and reasonable. The goal is to have each area become financially self-sufficient to eliminate cross-subsidization among ports.
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Ordering a Pilot

To order a pilot, please contact the Atlantic Pilotage Authority Dispatch Centre at 1-877-272-3477 or e-mail dispatch@atlanticpilotage.com.
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