Amends Hawaii pilotage laws to update licensing, rates, and duties of the director of transportation.

The bill amends Hawaii pilotage laws to update the duties of the director of transportation, including setting pilotage rates, ensuring an adequate supply of qualified pilots, and developing licensure standards. It also outlines causes for license denial, suspension, or revocation, and specifies vessels required to take a pilot. The bill mandates public hearings for rate changes and allows appeals to circuit court.

Amends Hawaii pilotage laws to update licensing, rates, and duties of the director of transportation.

The bill amends Hawaii pilotage laws to update the duties of the director of transportation, including setting pilotage rates, ensuring an adequate supply of qualified pilots, and developing licensure standards. It also outlines causes for license denial, suspension, or revocation, and specifies vessels required to take a pilot. The bill mandates public hearings for rate changes and allows appeals to circuit court.