Fiji - Apply for Pilot License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for Pilot License, the applicant must visit the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF). Contacts Link
2. The applicant must submit written application to the Chief Executive Officer in MSAF.
3. There are 3 classes of Pilot License, therefore, the applicant must mention the Class of License that they are applying.
4. The Pilot License application will be verified by the CEO in MSAF office.
5. If the applicant fulfils the complete requirements of the Pilot License, then the CEO will approve the application.
6. Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section.
7. The processing time for this procedure will be intimated by the authorities in the MSAF office.
   

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Required Documents

• Written Application.
• Medical Certificate.
• Reference Letters.
• Fitness Certificate.
• All the documents requested by the CEO officer while filing the application.
• Fee receipt.
  

Office Locations & Contacts

MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY OF FIJI
HEAD OFFICE
PO Box 326, Suva
414 Victoria Parade, Level 4, Kadavu House,
Suva, Fiji Islands.
Phone: +679 331 5266
Email - [email protected] / [email protected]

LAUTOKA
11 Tui Street, Lautoka
Phone: +679 666 1229

PORT DENARAU NADI
Shop 10 Port Denarau Nadi
Phone: +679 670 7615

LABASA OFFICE
Labasa Government Wharf Damanu Street P O Box 3704 Labasa
Phone: +679 881 1177

SAVUSAVU OFFICE
Savusavu Wharf P O Box 113 Savusavu
Phone: +679 885 0281
Address & Contacts Link
Location Link

Eligibility

• The eligibility requirements for applying to Pilot license will be decided based on classes of Pilot.

CLASS 1 requirements:

• The applicant should have piloted 36 ships of 150 meters or more in Suva Harbour or Lautoka Harbour over a period of 18 months while in possession of a Class II Pilot Licence.
• The applicant should have two references from Class 1 pilot license holders.
• The applicant should have Medical Fitness Certificate, full medical examination tests.
  

CLASS 2 requirements:

• The applicant should have served as a pilot either in Suva Harbour or Lautoka Harbour for at least 18 months while in possession of a Class III Pilot Licence.
• The applicant should have references from Class 1 pilot license holder.
• The applicant should have Medical Fitness Certificate, full medical examination tests.
  

CLASS 3 requirements:

• The applicant should have trained to be a pilot under a pilot holding a Class I or Class II licence.
• The applicant should have 2 references from higher authority.
• The applicant should have Medical Fitness Certificate, full medical examination tests.
• The applicant should have at least 30 occasions accompanied by a pilot holding a Class I or Class II licence.
  

Fees

• Class 1 Pilot - $59.20
• Class 2 Pilot - $47.40
• Class 3 Pilot - $35.55
  

Validity

The validity of the license will be printed in the License card issued to the applicant.

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Processing Time

The processing time for this procedure will be intimated by the authorities in the MSAF office.

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Required Information

• full name of the pilot
• the class of licence
• the date
  

Need for the Document

Without the Pilot License, the applicant is not allowed to drive the ship in the pilotage area.

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External Links

For other Marine related services, always refer to the official website linked here. External Link

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