Sydney Pilot Service

From 26 October 2002, Sydney Pilot Service, a wholly owned subsidiary company of Sydney Ports Corporation commenced providing pilotage services in the ports of Sydney Harbour and Botany Bay.

Sydney Pilot Service holds Quality Assurance (QA) certification to ISO 9001;2000. The company employs 21 pilots, all experienced Master Mariners.

Using four 18-knot pilot vessels, Sydney Pilot Service offers a round-the-clock service. The Pilot Station is manned continuously and the services of a pilot can be obtained at any time with two hours notice.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels of 30 metres or more in length and services are offered round-the-clock. Bookings can be made by an authorised shipping agent through the Sydney's Integrated Port System (ShIPS).

For more information on Sydney Pilot Service, visit www.sydneypilotservice.com.