Description
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Pilots Association (SLSPA) is seeking applications for Apprentice Pilots. SLSPA provides pilotage in the Great Lakes in District 1, areas 1 and 2. Area 1 encompasses the Saint Lawrence River from Snell Lock, Massena, NY to Cape Vincent, NY. Area 2 encompasses Lake Ontario and all associated ports.
The Great Lakes are bordered by eight states and the Province of Ontario. As a result of bi-national pilotage agreements, SLSPA is regulated by the United States Coast Guard Great Lakes Pilotage Division (CG-WWM-2), and headed by the Director, Great Lakes Pilotage. More information can be obtained at the link here:
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Marine-Transportation-Systems-CG-5PW/Office-of-Waterways-and-Ocean-Policy/Office-of-Waterways-and-Ocean-Policy-Great-Lakes-Pilotage-Div/
Requirements
Have a license as master, mate, or pilot issued under section 7101 of 46 CFR
Have acquired at least 24 months licensed service or equivalent experience on vessels or integrated towing vessels and tows of at least 4,000 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title, or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title, operating on the Great Lakes or oceans, with a minimum of 6 months of that service or experience having been on the Great Lakes; and
Agree that, if appointed as a United States registered pilot, the applicant will be available for service when required.
***Applicants may acquire the Great Lakes service experience described in paragraph 2 above during their training period.***
Interested candidates must submit the following for consideration:
Copy of Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
Copy of Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
Sea Service Record
CG-4509 Form Application For Registration as United States Registered Pilot
Three (3) Letters of Reference
Resume
Drug Test Participation Letter
Copy of Radar Observer Certificate
Two (2) Full Face Passport Photos
Merchant Mariner Credential Medical Evaluation Report (CG-719K) completed within one year of application.
This paperwork must be submitted to SLSPA and USCG, Director of Great Lakes Pilotage via FedEx at the following addresses:
Saint Lawrence Seaway Pilots Association
PO Box 274
Cape Vincent, NY 13618
United States Coast Guard
Great Lakes Pilotage (CG-WWM-2)
ATTN: GREAT LAKES PILOTAGE DIVISION
US Coast Guard Stop 7509
2703 Martin Luther King Avenue SE
Washington DC 20593-7509
