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==Procedure==
'''Apply In-Person:''' 
#To apply for Pilot License, the applicant must visit the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji (MSAF). [https://www.msaf.com.fj/contact-us/ Contacts Link]
#The applicant must submit written application to the Chief Executive Officer in MSAF.
#There are 3 classes of Pilot License, therefore, the applicant must mention the Class of License that they are applying.
#The Pilot License application will be verified by the CEO in MSAF office.
#If the applicant fulfils the complete requirements of the Pilot License, then the CEO will approve the application.
#Make sure that you have all the documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section.
#The processing time for this procedure will be intimated by the authorities in the MSAF office. 
 
==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 - info@msaf.com.fj / incidents@msaf.com.fj 
 
'''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 
[https://www.msaf.com.fj/contact-us/ Address & Contacts Link] [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Maritime+Safety+Authority+of+Fiji+(MSAF)/@-18.1441169,178.4229976,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xde2af798212cdc52?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSoP7Elvf0AhV6sVYBHSTcDZ8Q_BJ6BAgjEAU 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. 
 
==Documents to Use==
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g., links 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people. 
 
==Processing Time==
The processing time for this procedure will be intimated by the authorities in the MSAF office. 
 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'. 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
E.g., the state office holds birth records since January 1908. 
 
==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. 
 
==Information which might help==
Enter other information which might help. 
 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
E.g., Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity. 
 
==External Links==
For other Marine related services, always refer to the official website linked here. [https://www.msaf.com.fj/ External Link] 
 
==Others==
More information which might help people. 

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