The Merchant Shipping (Pilot Boats) Regulations 1991
These Regulations together with the related “Code of Practice for the Construction, Survey and Certification of Pilot Boats” referred to in the Regulations specify standards of construction for pilot boats which are intended to ensure the safe working of the boats within their designated areas of operation. Such boats are to be provided with efficient machinery and with equipment for life saving, electrical lighting, fire fighting, rescue and retrieval and first aid. Navigational and signalling equipment is to be provided and up to date charts for the area of operation are to be carried. VHF radio equipment must also be provided (regulation 3).