LAC 46:LXX.6210. Examination by the Board of Examiners; Recommendation to Governor

A. In order to be recommended to the governor for commissioning as a pilot, all apprentices must complete an examination to be conducted by the board as a practicum, orally, written or a combination thereof. This examination shall test the apprentice’s knowledge of pilotage and demonstrate the apprentice’s proficiency and capability to serve as a state commissioned pilot. B. The board shall certify to the governor for consideration to be commissioned as a New Orleans and Baton Rouge steamship pilot those apprentices who satisfactorily complete all requirements established by state law and these rules and who successfully complete the examination(s) given by the board.