LAC 46:LXX.6206. Licenses/Education/Experience

A. In addition to the above, an applicant must submit satisfactory proof of the following licensing, education and experience criteria. 1. An applicant must hold at least a current First Class Pilots License, Any Gross Tons, upon the Lower Mississippi River from Chalmette, Louisiana to Baton Rouge Railroad and Highway Bridge at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, including physical, and, at least, either a Master of Steam or Motor Vessels; or Master of Towing Vessels; or Third Mate; or an equivalent or greater United States Coast Guard license. a. Notwithstanding Paragraph A.1 of this Section, an applicant with first class pilotage from mile marker 92.7 AHP to mile marker 225 AHP shall be eligible for selection into the Pilot Development Program. However, an applicant selected for the Pilot Development Program shall be required to obtain first class pilotage from mile marker 88.0 AHP to Baton Rouge Railroad and Highway Bridge prior to commissioning. 2. An applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher degree from an accredited maritime academy approved by and conducted under rules prescribed by the Federal Maritime Administrator and listed at title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, part 310.