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    • Home
    • About
      • About Us
      • Contact
      • Forms/Directories
    • Become a pilot!
      • Next Exam
      • Requirements
      • Process Overview
      • Piloting in WA State
      • Upcoming Events
      • 2026 Exam Resources
    • Safety
      • Boater Safety
      • Pilot Transfer Safety
    • DEI
    • Rules & Regulations
      • Rulemaking
      • Tug Escort Rulemaking
      • Number of Pilots
      • RCW 88.16.180
    • Pilotage Exemptions
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    • Communications
Washington State 
Board of Pilotage Commissioners
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Contact
    • Forms/Directories
  • Become a pilot!
    • Next Exam
    • Requirements
    • Process Overview
    • Piloting in WA State
    • Upcoming Events
    • 2026 Exam Resources
  • Safety
    • Boater Safety
    • Pilot Transfer Safety
  • DEI
  • Rules & Regulations
    • Rulemaking
    • Tug Escort Rulemaking
    • Number of Pilots
    • RCW 88.16.180
  • Pilotage Exemptions
  • Meetings
  • Communications

Piloting in Washington State

Become a part of Washington's maritime future

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!


Washington state currently has two pilotage districts - Puget Sound and Grays Harbor. 

Puget Sound

Grays Harbor

Grays Harbor

Puget Sound Pilots Association members are highly skilled, specially trained ship captains who board oil tankers, cargo vessels and cruise ships to guide them safely through Puget Sound waters. Our pilots are independent professionals who work on behalf of the citizens of Washington State.

Grays Harbor

Grays Harbor

Grays Harbor

Located on Washington State’s Pacific Coast, the Port of Grays Harbor operates seven lines of business throughout Grays Harbor County including 4 deep-water marine terminals with dual Class 1 rail service and available marine terminal uplands. Our expert pilots safely and efficiently guide every deep-water ship to berth within the Grays Harbor Pilotage District. 

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