§ 1130 Port Agent Duties

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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Pilots must pick one of their own to be a port agent who runs pilot business and tells the board about any rule‑breaks.

Key Takeaways

•A majority of all licensed pilots pick one pilot to be the port agent, and the board must approve the choice.
•The port agent runs the day‑to‑day business and official duties for all pilots.
•The agent must quickly tell the board’s executive director about any suspected rule break, accident, or misconduct.

Example

A group of 10 licensed pilots votes and chooses Pilot Jane as their port agent. Jane organizes their schedules and paperwork. One day she sees Pilot Tom ignoring a safety rule while docking a ship.

Because the law says the port agent must report any suspected violations, Jane immediately emails the board’s executive director about Tom’s mistake.

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§ 1130 Port Agent Duties

(a) A majority of all of the pilots licensed by the board shall appoint one pilot to act as port agent to carry out the orders of the board and other applicable laws, and to otherwise administer the affairs of the pilots. The appointment is subject to the confirmation of the board. (b) The port agent shall be responsible for the general supervision and management of all matters related to the business and official duties of pilots licensed by the board. (c) The port agent shall immediately notify the executive director of the board of a suspected violation, navigational incident, misconduct, or other rules violation that is reported to him or her or to which he or she is a witness. The board shall adopt regulations for the manner and content of a notice provided pursuant to this section. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 576, Sec. 1. (SB 300) Effective January 1, 2010.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

port agent pilots licensed by the board suspected violation navigational incident misconduct

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 1130.

§ 1130 Port Agent Duties

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 1130 Port Agent Duties

Pilots must pick one of their own to be a port agent who runs pilot business and tells the board about any rule‑breaks.

Key Takeaways

•A majority of all licensed pilots pick one pilot to be the port agent, and the board must approve the choice.
•The port agent runs the day‑to‑day business and official duties for all pilots.
•The agent must quickly tell the board’s executive director about any suspected rule break, accident, or misconduct.

Example

A group of 10 licensed pilots votes and chooses Pilot Jane as their port agent. Jane organizes their schedules and paperwork. One day she sees Pilot Tom ignoring a safety rule while docking a ship.

Because the law says the port agent must report any suspected violations, Jane immediately emails the board’s executive director about Tom’s mistake.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 1130 Port Agent Duties

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

port agent pilots licensed by the board suspected violation navigational incident misconduct

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 1130.

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