damage or loss caused by the licensed pilot's or apprentice's
error, omission, fault or neglect in the performance of the
pilot services, except for the following:
(1) damage or loss that arises because of the willful
misconduct or reckless disregard for safety by the licensed
pilot or apprentice; or
(2) an act or omission relating to the ownership and
operation of a pilot boat unless the pilot boat is directly
involved in pilot services other than the transportation of
licensed pilots.
(c) This section does not exempt a vessel or its owner or
operator from liability for damage or loss caused by the vessel
to a person or property on the grounds that:
(1) the vessel was piloted by a licensed pilot or
apprentice; or
(2) the damage or loss was caused by the error, omission,
fault or neglect of a licensed pilot or apprentice.
(d) In a proceeding brought against a licensed pilot or
apprentice for an act or omission for which liability is limited
as provided by this section, and in which other claims are made
or anticipated with respect to the same act or omission, the
court shall dismiss the proceedings as to the licensed pilot or
apprentice to the extent the pleadings allege a liability of the
pilot that exceeds five thousand dollars.
(e) Liability under this section shall also be limited as
follows:
(1) A pilot or apprentice shall not be liable directly or as
a member of an organization of pilots for any claim that:
(i) arises from an act or omission of another pilot,
apprentice or organization of pilots; and
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