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BECOME A WASHINGTON STATE PILOT!

We invite you to take a closer look at the world of marine pilotage here in Washington State! As a pilot in either the Puget Sound or Grays Harbor Pilotage Districts, you will have a stimulating shiphandling career in one of the most beautiful regions in the country! Looking for more info about us? Check out our2021 Annual Report!

​Pilotage Districts

• ​Puget Sound
  
• Grays Harbor
  

Marine Pilot Exam

• Exam Resources
  • Previous BPC Exam Resources 
  • BOPC (San Francisco) Exam Resources
  • 2024 BPC Exam Resources (Coming Soon)
• Qualifications
  
  • ​WAC 363-116-0751 
    
  • Sea Service Policy Statement
    
  • Have questions about your qualifications?  Contact us!

• 2021 Exam
  
  • Held April 5, 2021
  • ​​​2021 Final Ranked List
    

​Federal Pilotage Requirements

• NO FEDERAL PILOTAGE REQUIRED
  ​FOR EXAM QUALIFICATION!
  
• Puget Sound Requirements
  
• ​Grays Harbor Requirements 
  

Frequently Asked Questions​

NEXT WA STATE MARINE PILOT EXAM - SPRING 2024