(i) arises from an act or omission of another pilot,
apprentice or organization of pilots; and
(ii) relates directly or indirectly to pilot
services.
(2) An organization of pilots shall not be liable for
any damages caused by a licensed pilot's or apprentice's
error, omission, fault or neglect in the performance of
pilotage.
(f) Defense.--For the sole purpose of occasions when this
section is applicable as a defense to liability by a licensed
pilot or apprentice, the licensed pilot or apprentice asserting
the defense shall be considered to have been acting as the
servant of the vessel, its owner and its operator.
(g) Applicability.--This section shall apply to all causes
of action that occur on or after July 1, 2015.
(h) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Apprentice." A person appointed as an apprentice pilot
under 4 Pa. Code Ch. 405.9 (relating to apprentices).
"Pilot." A person licensed under 4 Pa. Code Ch. 405
(relating to pilots and pilotage) by the Navigation Commission
for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries.
Section 2. This act shall take effect July 1, 2015.
SECTION 1. THE ACT OF MARCH 29, 1803 (P.L.542, NO.156),
ENTITLED "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A BOARD OF WARDENS FOR THE PORT OF
PHILADELPHIA, AND FOR THE REGULATION OF PILOTS AND PILOTAGES,
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES THEREIN MENTIONED," IS AMENDED BY ADDING
A SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 31.2. (A) THE PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION IS TO
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