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This bill amends the Delaware Code to update pilotage rates for the Pilots' Association for the Bay and River Delaware for the years 2025-2028. Specifically, the bill adjusts the per-unit charges and maximum unit charges for pilotage services. The per-unit charges will increase incrementally from $17.26 in 2025 to $18.86 in 2028, replacing the previously established rates for 2022-2025. Additionally, the maximum unit charge will change from 1,550 units to 1,600 units starting in 2026 and continuing through 2028. Pilotage refers to the service of guiding ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbors or rivers, by a specially trained maritime pilot who is familiar with the local waterways. The bill modifies these rates for both inbound and outbound vessel movements, ensuring that the Pilots' Association can maintain its services with updated pricing that reflects current economic conditions.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141905