What's happening
This bill increases pilotage fees and minimum charge thresholds for vessels transiting New York state waters of Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
Why it matters
Increases pilotage costs for shipping companies. By raising the per-unit pilotage fees, the bill may lead to higher operating costs for commercial vessels, which could impact shipping rates, supply chain costs, or decisions about which routes to use.
Raises the minimum charge threshold. The bill doubles the minimum number of pilotage units used to calculate charges for smaller vessels, potentially increasing costs for operators of small or medium-sized ships, including local maritime businesses.
Aims to reflect economic changes or support pilotage services. The fee increases may be intended to keep up with inflation, support the financial viability of pilotage services, or ensure adequate compensation and resources for licensed pilots navigating challenging waters.
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Raise Pilotage Fees for Ships
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History
- Signed chap.392
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.625
- Substituted for A8223A
- Referred to transportation
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Amended on third reading 6470b
- Ordered to third reading cal.1574
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
Show 3 earlier actions
- Print number 6470a
- Amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Raise Pilotage Fees on Vessels
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Steven Englebright
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6470--B Cal. No. 1574
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 23, 2017
Introduced by Sen. MARCELLINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation -- committee discharged, bill amended, ordered reprinted as amended and recommitted to said committee -committee discharged and said bill committed to the Committee on Rules -- ordered to a third reading, amended and ordered reprinted, retaining its place in the order of third reading
AN ACT to amend the navigation law, in relation to pilotage fees on vessels transiting the New York state waters of Long Island Sound or Block Island Sound east of Execution Rocks or Sands Point
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subparagraphs 1 and 2 of paragraph b of subdivision 4 of section 89-b of the navigation law, subparagraph 1 as amended by chapter 473 of the laws of 2012 and subparagraph 2 as amended by chapter 339 of the laws of 2007, are amended to read as follows:
(1) Upon the effective date of this paragraph and thereafter:
All vessels shall pay [seven] eight dollars and eighty-six cents per pilotage unit; from January first, two thousand [thirteen] eighteen until January first, two thousand [fourteen] nineteen all vessels shall pay eight dollars and [eleven] ninety-five cents per pilotage unit; from January first, two thousand [fourteen] nineteen until January first, two thousand [fifteen] twenty, all vessels shall pay [eight] nine dollars and [twenty-seven] four cents per pilotage unit; from January first, two thousand [fifteen] twenty until January first, two thousand [sixteen] twenty-one all vessels shall pay [eight] nine dollars and [forty-four] twenty-two cents per pilotage unit; from January first, two thousand [sixteen] twenty-one until January first, two thousand [seventeen] twenty-two all vessels shall pay [eight] nine dollars and [sixty] forty cents per pilotage unit; on and after January first, two thousand
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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S. 6470--B 2
[seventeen] twenty-two all vessels shall pay [eight] nine dollars and [eighty-six] sixty-eight cents per pilotage unit.
(2) A minimum charge calculated on [one] two hundred [fifty] pilotage units shall apply to vessels of less than [one] two hundred [fifty] units of measurement. A maximum charge calculated on five hundred pilotage units shall apply to vessels of more than five hundred units of measurement.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
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Title of bill
An act to amend the navigation law, in relation to pilotage fees on vessels transiting the New York state waters of Long Island Sound or Block Island Sound east of Execution Rocks or Sands Point
Purpose
This legislation establishes a new system of pilotage fees for the Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends section 89-b of the navigation law to establish a new system of pilotage fees for Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound. The section establishes a five year schedule of pilotage rates as follows: effective January 1, 2018 - $8.95 per pilotage unit; on January 1, 2019 - $9.04 per pilotage unit; on January 1, 2020 $9.22; on January 1, 2021 - $9.40; on January 1, 2022 - $9.68.
Section 2 sets a minimum charge to be calculated on 200 pilotage units or less.
Justification
This legislation would adjust the pilotage rates for foreign trade vessels entering and leaving the Long Island-Block Island Sound. In order to fairly compensate pilots at Long Island and Block Island Sound ports, this bill would establish a five-year schedule for an increase in pilotage fees.
Merchant ships entering the Long Island and Block Island Sounds are required by law to take aboard a local pilot to direct the vessel's movement and docking. Connecticut and New York share authority to regulate pilotage and a 1999 memorandum of agreement was established for licensed pilots to participate in a joint rotation of the pilots.
The legislation establishes a rate structure that would fairly compensate pilots, justify the substantial capital investment required to acquire and maintain pilots' boats and to provide training costs.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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