
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVISE PILOTAGE RATE SCHEDULE AS PER AS 08.62.046 A. Name and Mailing Address of Pilot Organization: Southwest Alaska Pilots Association (SWAPA), P.O. Box 977, Homer, AK 99603 B. Time and Adoption of the Rate Schedule: January 1, 2026 C. Place and Adoption of the Rate Schedule: Southwestern Alaska, Region II. D. Proposed Rates for SWAPA: Non standard operations Rates for pilotage service rendered to vessels engaged in non-standard operations not covered by other published Region II rates. SWAPA will charge $268.35 per hour for each pilot assigned to a vessel engaged in non-standard operations. Chargeable time will include bridge time, travel time and standby time based on the most efficient means of travel to and from the vessel. A Training Surcharge of $50.00 per docking and/or undocking will be charged. In the event a vessel engaged in non-standard operations requires pilotage service in excess of 72 hours then SWAPA, at their option, will change out pilots at intervals not to exceed 72 hours including travel and standby time. A Length Overall Charge (LOA) shall be assessed as a percent of the total invoice less reimbursable expenses as shown: Less than 450 feet 0 – Percent More than 450 less than 500 feet 5 – Percent More than 500 less than 550 feet 15 – Percent More than 550 less than 600 feet 25 – Percent Over 600 feet 40 – Percent These charges are in addition to normal reimbursable travel expenses. SWAPA will charge a vessel unwilling or unable to furnish separate sleeping and bath officer grade accommodations at the per diem hotel rate for each pilot onboard the vessel more than 15 hours. Cancellations: When the agent, owner, or master of a vessel sets the time of movement in accordance with 12 AAC 56.205 (a), if the order is cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice and the pilot has not reported for duty or left for the job, SWAPA reserves the right to charge the following fees: A vessel that cancels a request for a pilot within 12-24 hours of the time service was requested shall be charged a cancellation fee equal to two hours of the non-standard hourly rate. A vessel that cancels a request for a pilot with less than 12 hours' notice of the time service was requested shall be charged a cancellation fee equal to four hours of the non-standard hourly rate. If a cancellation, change or delay to the time set is made with less than 24 hours' notice and a pilot has reported for duty or has left for the job, a cancellation fee will not be charged but normal billing rates shall apply. Cancellations, delays or late changes may therefore incur extra hourly costs and travel expenses due to pilot already being on standby and/or traveling in an attempt to provide service as requested. Late Notice: If less than 24 hours' notice is given to set the time of movement [as required under 12 AAC 56.205 (a)] but a pilot is able to reach the vessel to render pilot services as requested, SWAPA reserves the right to charge the following fees in addition to all other appropriate billing rates and travel expenses: Less than 24 but more than 12 hours' notice: a late notice fee equal to two hours of the non-standard hourly rate. Less than 12 hours' notice: a late notice fee equal to four hours of the non-standard hourly rate. Payment for pilot rates and charges are due upon receipt of invoice. An interest rate charge of 1.5% per month will be assessed on all balances remaining unpaid after 45 days from the date of the invoice. These rates and charges are separate and distinct as developed with due regard for statutory limitation of liability. Pub: Oct. 1, 5, 8/2025
