§ 1132 Vessel Mooring Requirements

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says a ship's pilot must tie up the boat safely where the ship's captain tells them, as long as it follows safe sailing rules and the law.

Key Takeaways

•The pilot is the person in charge of steering the ship when it arrives.
•The pilot must moor (tie up) the ship safely.
•The pilot must follow the captain’s directions, as long as they are safe and legal.

Example

A big cargo ship comes into San Francisco Bay and the captain tells the pilot to dock at Pier 9.

The pilot must make sure the ship is secured at Pier 9 without crashing or breaking any rules, just like the law requires.

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§ 1132 Vessel Mooring Requirements

Every pilot in charge of a vessel arriving in Monterey Bay and the Bay of San Francisco, San Pablo, or Suisun, shall safely moor the vessel in place and position as directed by the master of the vessel, consistent with safe navigation and not contrary to law. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 177, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

pilot in charge vessel Monterey Bay Bay of San Francisco San Pablo Suisun safely moor master of the vessel safe navigation

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 1132.

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