Pilotage - British Columbia

Under Canadian Law, every foreign ship over 350 GRT is required to consider the requirements of / and / or utilize the services of a marine pilot when they enter the waters of British Colombia. The PPA is the body that is responsible for the regulations. 

There are two groups providing this service; the BC Coast Pilots and the Fraser River Pilots.

BC Coast Pilots:

1450 – 1130 West Pender St,

Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6E 4A4

Tel: (604) 688 0291

Website: www.bccoastpilots.com

Fraser River Pilots:

Tel: (604) 666 6776 (Vancouver)

Website: www.fraserpilots.com