The list below provides a number of locations which the Commission considers appropriate to rendezvous for vessels and pilots. This list is not comprehensive, but it provides examples of appropriate rendezvous locations. Pilots choosing to board or leave a vessel at other locations must only choose locations which will allow the vessel to proceed at least as safely as if the pilot boarded or left the vessel at the listed pilot stations considering all the conditions then existing. a. For Searsport, Bucksport and Penobscot River (1) At Manana Whistle buoy "14 M" off Monhegan Island. (2) Three (3) miles east of lighted whistle buoy "WP". (3) Mosquito Island at the MP buoy. b. For Kennebec River - White Ledge lighted bell buoy c. For Bar Harbor and Frenchman Bay (1) One mile South or Southeast of the "FB" (Racon) Buoy. (2) At any point along the Frenchman Bay recommended route seaward of the above listed location. For Eastport - 1.5 nautical miles east of East Quoddy Head Light. For Boothbay Harbor 1 nautical mile south of the Cuckolds Light. – f. For Sheepscot River At the 2SR buoy – Regardless of where a pilot boards a vessel, it is strongly recommended that pilot be in direct contact with any vessel to which they are providing piloting services prior to that vessel entering waters under the jurisdiction of this Commission. 7. No Pilot Boat Maintained on Station In all cases, 24 and 12 hour Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) are to be given, at which time the individual pilot or pilot association will confirm through the vessel's agent, Captain, Mate, or dispatcher at which station the pilot will board. Accurate 's are required as no pilot boats are kept on station. 8. Pilot Boat Signals Any vessel transporting a pilot to/from a rendezvous with a vessel requiring pilotage shall display the proper pilot boat signals in accordance with international COLREGS. 9. Pilot on Board Whenever a pilot is aboard any vessel in a piloting capacity, the pilot shall assure that the International code flag "Hotel" is displayed from the vessel by day. The master of the vessel and the pilot shall exchange information in a timely fashion regarding navigation
The list below provides a number of locations which the Commission considers appropriate to rendezvous for vessels and pilots. This list is not comprehensive, but it provides examples of appropriate rendezvous locations. Pilots choosing to board or leave a vessel at other locations must only choose locations which will allow the vessel to proceed at least as safely as if the pilot boarded or left the vessel at the listed pilot stations considering all the conditions then existing. a. For Searsport, Bucksport and Penobscot River (1) At Manana Whistle buoy "14 M" off Monhegan Island. (2) Three (3) miles east of lighted whistle buoy "WP". (3) Mosquito Island at the MP buoy. b. For Kennebec River - White Ledge lighted bell buoy c. For Bar Harbor and Frenchman Bay (1) One mile South or Southeast of the "FB" (Racon) Buoy. (2) At any point along the Frenchman Bay recommended route seaward of the above listed location. For Eastport - 1.5 nautical miles east of East Quoddy Head Light. For Boothbay Harbor – 1 nautical mile south of the Cuckolds Light. f. For Sheepscot River – At the 2SR buoy Regardless of where a pilot boards a vessel, it is strongly recommended that pilot be in direct contact with any vessel to which they are providing piloting services prior to that vessel entering waters under the jurisdiction of this Commission. 7. No Pilot Boat Maintained on Station In all cases, 24 and 12 hour Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) are to be given, at which time the individual pilot or pilot association will confirm through the vessel's agent, Captain, Mate, or dispatcher at which station the pilot will board. Accurate 's are required as no pilot boats are kept on station. 8. Pilot Boat Signals Any vessel transporting a pilot to/from a rendezvous with a vessel requiring pilotage shall display the proper pilot boat signals in accordance with international COLREGS. 9. Pilot on Board Whenever a pilot is aboard any vessel in a piloting capacity, the pilot shall assure that the International code flag "Hotel" is displayed from the vessel by day. The master of the vessel and the pilot shall exchange information in a timely fashion regarding navigation
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