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Agency: 205 - Board of Pilotage Commissioners

Last Updated: 10/08/2025

A001 - Marine Pilot Regulation

The Board of Pilotage Commissioners is a regulatory board appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate, consisting of nine part-time members and two full-time staff. Marine pilots are trained, tested, licensed, and regulated by the board in order to provide efficient compulsory pilotage services, maintain a safe marine environment, and develop and encourage waterborne commerce for Washington State. The board annually sets tariffs which a pilot must charge for pilotage services performed aboard vessels; adopts rules and regulations; and may take disciplinary action against pilots and/or vessel owners who violate state pilotage laws. (Pilotage Account-State)

Account FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTE 3.7 3.7 3.7
025 - Pilotage Account
State 1,668,000 1,667,000 3,335,000
FY 2026 FY 2027 Biennium Total
FTES 3.7 3.7 3.7
GFS
Other 1,668,000 1,667,000 3,335,000
Totals 1,668,000 1,667,000 3,335,000
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