USCG Proposes to Increase Great Lakes Pilotage Rates

August 20, 2010

The US Coast Guard proposes to increase the rates for pilotage on the Great Lakes by an average of approximately 4% to generate sufficient revenue to cover allowable expenses, target pilot compensation, and return on investment. Comments on the proposal should be submitted by September 20. 75 Fed. Reg. 51191 (August 19, 2010).

(Source: Bryant’s Maritime News)

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