§ 1120 Vessels Liable For Pilotage Fees

Harbors and Navigation Code·California

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This law says that any ship that uses a pilot, plus its equipment and the people who own or run it, must all pay the pilot's fees and any extra charges.

Key Takeaways

•Anyone using pilot services has to pay the fees.
•The ship itself, its equipment, and the owners/operators/agents are all responsible.
•Each responsible party can be required to pay the full fee, not just a share.

Example

A cargo ship hires a pilot to help it enter a busy harbor.

The ship, its gear, the ship's owner, the company that operates it, and the agent who arranged the pilot are all on the hook for the pilot's fee. If the owner doesn't pay, the operator or the agent can be asked to pay the whole amount.

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§ 1120 Vessels Liable For Pilotage Fees

Vessels which use pilotage services, and their tackle, apparel, furniture, and other appurtenances, and their owners, operators, and agents are jointly and severally liable for pilotage fees and for the surcharges established pursuant to this division. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 468, Sec. 1. Effective August 8, 1990.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

pilotage services jointly and severally liable pilotage fees surcharges

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 1120.

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