
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: Cook Inlet LNG CARRIERS As subject to the following USCG COTP Rule: ALASKA-COOK INLET-SECURITY ZONE The following areas are established as security zones during the specified conditions: All navigable waters within a 1000-yard radius of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tankers during their inbound and outbound transits through Cook Inlet, Alaska between the Phillips Petroleum LNG Pier, 60-40-43N and 151-24-10W, and the Homer Pilot Station at 59-34-86N and 151-25-74W. On the inbound transit, this security zone remains in effect until the tanker is alongside the Phillips Petroleum LNG Pier, 60-40-43N and 151-24-10W. All navigable waters within a 1000-yard radius of the Liquefied Natural Gas tankers while they are moored at Phillips Petroleum LNG Pier, 60-40-43N and 151-24-10W. Port Rate Rates B.W.T./Hours P/S Homer to Nikiski $3,467.65 14.0 Bridge Time in excess of eight (8) hours - rate of $246.75 per hour. Bridge Watch at Master's request - rate of $246.75 per hour. Standby/Travel - rate of $246.75 per hour applied when limits of B.W.T. have been exceeded. Training Surcharge - $50.00 per docking and/or undocking. Gross Tonnage Rates $0.0934 per IGT. Second pilot charges assessed whenever SWAPA dispatches two pilots: Port Rate 100% of first pilot Standby/Travel 100% of first pilot Int'l Gross Tons 100% of first pilot These charges are in addition to normal reimbursable travel expenses. 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 at $246.75 per hour. 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 at $246.75 per hour. 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 at $246.75 per hour. Less than 12 hours' notice: a late notice fee equal to four hours at $246.75 per hour. Payment for pilot rates and charges 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 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
