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

Resources and Events

Federal Pilotage Requirements

NOT REQUIRED FOR EXAM QUALIFICATION

FCP Packet (rev 2024) - Puget Sound (pdf)

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FCP Packet (rev 2015) - Grays Harbor (pdf)

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2024 Exam Resources

2024 Written Exam Bibliography (pdf)Download
2024 Written Exam Blueprint (pdf)Download
2024 Marine Pilot Exam Aspirant Handbook (pdf)Download
2024 Marine Pilot Exam Job Task Analysis (pdf)Download
2024 FAQ Volume 1 (pdf)Download
2024 FAQ Volume 2 (pdf)Download
2024 FAQ Regarding Puget Sound Pilots (pdf)Download
2024 Exam Final Ranked List with District (pdf)Download

Upcoming Events

Exam Applications Open

Exam applications will open November 13, 2025. 

Aspirant Webinar

BPC will be hosting a webinar for pilot aspirants and applicants in the coming months. A Date will be announced soon.

Exam Applications Close

Exam applications will close March 13, 2026.

Knowledge Based Test (KBT/Written) Administration

The written portion of the exam will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026 via live remote proctoring. 

Cut Score for KBT

The BPC will set the cut score at the March 19, 2026 Regular Public Meeting. Those who pass will be invited to the Simulator Evaluation. 

Simulator Evaluation

For those who were successful in the KBT portion of the exam, Simulator Evaluations will begin on Monday, March 27.

Cut Score for Simulator Eval and Preliminary Ranked List

The BPC will set the cut score for the Simulator Evaluation and present the Preliminary Ranked List at the May 21, 2026 Regular Public Meeting.

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