1. Pilotage Exemption to Master of vessels

i. The master of the Vessel should have made not less than 6 movements in and 6 movements out under compulsory pilotage; after which he will appear before the Pilotage Committee for an oral examination. The master's Knowledge of the port waters and local regulation will be assessed and the exemption issued will be granted the Master, for a period to be determined by the Pilotage Committee.

ii. Exemption is granted for vessels calling at the anchorages and not to the berths of the Terminal Operators, at the discretion of the Pilotage Committee.

ii. Exemption may be granted to vessels calling at the private terminals / jetty viz:-

Star Cruise Passenger Terminal, Kedah Cement Jetty and private jetties along the Sungai Klang and Sungai Aur. Being private terminals / jetties all risks and damage will be borne by the respective owners of the terminals / jetties.

v. All intended vessels should have proper communication equipment inclusive of a VHF radio set operating on ch. 12 and 14 and an operational radar.

v. Vessels shall report their arrival at the Pilot Boarding Ground prior entering or leaving the port. All Masters must strictly follow instruction received from the Pilot Operation Room and report their position at the prescribed way-points. Failure to do so will result in the revocation of the exemption.

vi. Vessels shall report to the Pilot Station their anchorage position in range (n.m) x brg (T) from the nearest navigational aid and the time they dropped or weighed anchor.

vii. All vessels shall observe the Int. collision Regulation (1972) and local By Laws.

viii. No vessels shall impede the safe passage of a deep draft vessel whilst navigating within port waters.

ix. The use of the auto-pilot is strictly forbidden for all vessels navigating within port waters.

x. All vessels shall navigate at a safe speed and shall not exceed 6 knots whilst passing the West Port.

xi. Port Klang Authority reserves the right to withdraw the exemption at any time and without any notice or reason.

6. The Usage of Tugs for Berthing / Unberthing of Vessels

i. It is recommended that all vessels whilst engaged in berthing / unberthing operations utilise the services of a tug.

ii. Vessels equipped with bow / stern thrusters or twin screws may use a single tug for purpose of berthing / unberthing.

iii. The use of a second tug / additional tugs shall be at the discretion of the pilot. Provided the conditions 2(ii) are met;

(a) Vessels whose length exceeds 145m may use a single tug for berthing / unberthing , however the Master shall indemnify the pilot, Pilot Superintendent and the Authority and berth operator from any liability.

iv. The use of a second tug / additional tugs shall be at the discretion of the pilot.

v. In the event that a Master Wishes not to engage the services of a tug, he shall sign a letter of indemnity, indemnifying the pilot, pilot Superintendent, the Authority and the berth operator from any damages.