The answer hinges on "pilotage endorsement," a certification from the Coast Guard that entitles a licensed officer to steer ships in certain federal waters.
Federal regulations governing "pilotage endorsements" in the sound have been altered so often that Cousins may have met the standard that was in force at the time.
In the pursuit of pilotage, thinking it a manly thing would only lead to disaster.
Flying, With Both Feet on the Ground There are plenty of places to fly toys in New York, says Bill Dickey, the manager of Pilotage Fun and Hobby, a Manhattan shop that sells remote-control versions of nearly everything.
June 20, 2013 - New York Times
Pranab Mukherjee in Hindu India welcomes the three nation initiative on monitoring shipping through the compulsory pilotage project of Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia,Mukherjee said in his speech at the Shangri La dialgoue here.