New Mailing Address Update: As of Monday, June 8, 2026, BPC's suite number will change to 400

Welcome to Washington State Pilotage!

Washington State's Two Pilotage Districts

Puget Sound

Grays Harbor

The Puget Sound Pilotage District is serviced by Puget Sound Pilots (PSP), an association of independent contractors.

Visit their website to learn more.

Grays Harbor

The Grays Harbor Pilotage District is serviced by the Port of Grays Harbor, where pilots are employees of the Port.

Visit their website to learn more.

How can we help you today?

I want to...

review the process for becoming a pilot in Washington State

apply for an exemption from pilotage

read BPC's annual reports and/or quarterly newsletters

find out how to attend BPC meetings and see meeting materials

learn more about the Board

learn about recent tug escort rulemaking in Puget Sound

Announcements

2026 Washington State Marine Pilot Exam

Find results from the Exam here.

Monthly Meetings

The next meeting of the BPC is on June 18, 2026 at 1100 hours. Find meeting information here.

Tug Escort Rules

For more information about the tug escort rules that went into effect December 21, 2025, click here.

Off-Site Links

Chapter 88.16 RCW, Pilotage Act Chapter 363-116 WAC, Pilotage rules Puget Sound Pilots Port of Grays Harbor Puget Sound Tariff (UTC)Grays Harbor Tariff (UTC)USCG Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service (VTS)Marine Exchange of Puget Sound Puget Sound Harbor Safety Committee

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