Singapore legislation
Regulation 15
of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Pilotage) Regulations
Regulation 15
Pilot to remain on board
Subregulation 1
A pilot having the conduct of an outward bound vessel shall remain on board the vessel until —
the service for which he has been engaged is completed; or
the vessel is at the nearest designated pilot disembarkation ground and the master has agreed to resume the conduct of the vessel.
Subregulation 2
Unless otherwise arranged between the pilot and the master of a vessel, the pilot shall not disembark —
before the designated pilot disembarkation ground if the vessel is bound for sea; or
before the vessel is properly anchored, moored, or otherwise secured to the satisfaction of the master, if the vessel is in port.
Subregulation 3
A pilot having the conduct of a vessel may, due to the exigencies of service, be directed by the Port Master to conduct the vessel to the nearest designated pilot disembarkation ground.