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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Requires proof of clear and convincing evidence that damages, injury or loss arose from a navigation pilot's gross negligence or willful misconduct
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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BILL NUMBER:S6360
Title of bill
An act to amend the navigation law, in relation to the liability of pilots
Purpose
This bill requires any person initiating litigation against a state licensed pilot establish by clear and convincing evidence that damages, injury or loss arose from the state pilot's gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Summary of provisions
Amends §97 of the navigation Law by adding a new subdivision as to the liability of state pilots.
Existing law
None.
Justification
In order to promote commerce, prevent pollution and protect the environment, the State requires all vessels arriving from or departing to foreign ports to take a State licensed pilot. The Federal government also licenses pilots for providing pilotage services. Contractual indemnification is provided to the federal pilots because of the voluntary nature of such pilotage. As such, federally licensed pilots are not subject to liability unless there is proof of gross negligence or willful misconduct. Accordingly, in order to maintain and promote an efficient State pilotage system, state licensed pilots should be afforded the same protections. The proposed amendment does not limit, restrict or prevent any statutory actions and/or authority provided to the Board of Commissioners of Pilots of the State of New York under New York navigation Law or any other State or Federal Agency.
Legislative history
New Legislation in the 2012 Session
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect 30 days after becoming law.
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