Ordering a PLA PilotProvisional orders are required for ALL piloted passages. Where possible these should be provided 24 hours in advance of the estimated time of arrival or departure of the vessel and quote the location at which the pilot will be required, full details of the passage and the following information about the vessel:
WARNING – vessels for which no provisional orders have been received will not be prioritised. Initial orders for a PLA pilot are now required in hard copy. A pro-forma is supplied for use when notifying pilotage requirements to London Port Coordination. Agents/Owners/Operators are encouraged to use this to ensure all relevant information is supplied and maintained. There are statutory requirements for giving notice of arrival, and use of this form will aid compliance. Click here for a Microsoft Word version of the Notification Form. This can be saved locally as a Word Template for repetitive use. Click here for a PDF version of the Notification Form. For full details of notice requirements please refer to the PLA's current Pilotage Directions and Charges Schedule. |
