LAC 46:LXX.410. Report by Pilot

A. In any case where a vessel being piloted by a bar pilot shall go aground, or shall collide with any object, or shall meet with any casualty, which causes injury to persons or damage to property, the pilot shall, as soon as possible report such incident to the board. The pilot shall also complete a written incident report form provided by the board within 24 hours after the incident. B. The board, with or without complaint made against said pilot, shall investigate the incident. C. The pilot shall make a complete report to the board within 10 days after the incident. This report may either be an oral or a written report as the board deems necessary. D. These rules shall apply to any bar pilot engaged in piloting within the operating territory as defined by R.S. 34:941 et seq., whether the vessel be subject to compulsory pilotage or elective pilotage.