Board of Pilotage Commissioners
RCW 88.16
The purpose of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners is to provide for the maintenance of efficient and competent pilotage service on certain Washington waters. Ensuring proper and safe pilotage is accomplished by adopting rules, administering specialized training programs, licensing pilots, taking disciplinary action against offending pilots, and fixing pilotage tariffs.
Agency Mission
The mission of the Board of Pilotage Commissioners is to ensure against the loss of lives and loss of, or damage to, property and vessels, and to protect the marine environment by maintaining efficient and competent compulsory pilotage services in Washington waters.
| Request | 3,468,000 |
|---|---|
| Net change from current biennium | 102,000 Increase |
| Percent change from current biennium | 3.0% Increase |
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
| 2023-25 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | 2021-23 Actual | 2023-25 Estimated | 2025-27 Proposed | |
| 3,366,000 | Pilotage Account - State | 5,705,084 | 3,366,000 | 3,468,000 | |
| 211,000 | 211,000 | Multimodal Transportation Account - State | |||
| 3,577,000 | 211,000 | Total Appropriated Funds | 5,705,084 | 3,366,000 | 3,468,000 |
Non-Appropriated Funds
Operating Budget: Program Summary
| Program Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Annual Total | 2,759,387 | 1,412,934 | 405,111 | 1,795,000 | 1,673,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| (5,046) | (0.1%) | (3,887,040) | (68.1%) | 1,649,955 | 90.8% |
Employment Summary
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 Actual | 2023-24 Estimated | 2024-25 Estimated | 2025-26 Proposed | 2026-27 Proposed | |
| FTE Staff Years | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
