Pilotage exemption certificates

You can apply for a vessel upgrade to your pilotage exemption certificate (PEC) by email. 

It must be emailed to PEC@nt.gov.au or it will not be processed.

How to apply

Step 1: Application

Fill in the pilotage exemption certificate application form PDF (305.2 KB) and submit to PEC@nt.gov.au

Step 2: Pay invoice

The invoice will be sent to the address included in your application form. 

Please see the fees and charges page for further information.

Step 3: Pilot assessment

To book a pilot assessment please email shipping@darwinport.com.au and copy your email to PEC@nt.gov.au

When you have completed two pilot assessments, you will be emailed a new certificate.

For more information on how to apply see the flowcharts below. 

How to apply flowchart PDF (272.7 KB)
How to apply flowchart DOCX (244.2 KB)