Deputy Marine Pilot Training Program Application — Southwest Alaska Pilots Association

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Qualifying Experience & Applicant Track

Complete the questions below. The form will identify your applicable program track under AS 08.62.093 and the SWAPA Deputy Marine Pilot Training Program. All applicants must meet the State minimum requirements.

Are you currently a licensed marine pilot in another Alaska pilotage region?

Yes — I am a currently licensed marine pilot applying to transfer to Region II

Per 12 AAC 56.034, transferring pilots must possess a valid marine pilot license from another Alaska pilotage region and hold a USCG license with first-class pilotage endorsements of unlimited tonnage for Region II. Training consists of 50 dockings/undockings at the direction of the SWAPA Training Committee.

No — I am applying under the standard qualifying criteria or the Apprentice Program

Current State Marine Pilot License

State Pilot License Number *

Issuing Region / State *

License Expiration Date

Years licensed as marine pilot

Previous pilotage regions covered

Qualifying Category — AS 08.62.093

Check all categories that apply to your qualifications. At least one standard category is required for the Deputy Marine Pilot pathway.

One (1) year as master on ocean or coastwise vessels while holding a U.S. Coast Guard unlimited ocean master's license

Two (2) years as master on U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels of not less than 1,000 gross tons, or tug and tow of at least 1,600 combined gross tons, while holding a 1,600 GRT master's license

Two (2) years as chief mate on ocean or coastwise vessels of not less than 1,600 gross tons and hold an unlimited ocean master's license

Two (2) years as commanding officer of U.S. commissioned vessels (Navy, Coast Guard, NOAA) of not less than 1,600 gross tons and hold an unlimited ocean master's license

Three (3) years as a member of a professional pilots association, actively engaged in piloting while holding a USCG master's license

None of the above — I do not currently meet the standard qualifying criteria listed above

Apprentice Program: Applicants who do not meet the standard qualifying criteria above may be considered under the Deputy Marine Pilot Apprentice Program, provided they hold a USCG Master's license of not less than 1,600 gross tons. Acceptance into the Apprentice Program is at the discretion of SWAPA membership. Please describe your qualifications in detail in the sea service summary below and in your cover letter.

Sea Service Summary

Describe your qualifying sea service experience *

Total Years of Sea Service

Years of Experience in Alaskan Waters

Familiarity with Region II Ports

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Personal Information

First Name *

Middle Name

Last Name *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Street Address *

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

Currently residing in Alaska?

Available ≥ 6 months/year for training? SWAPA requests trainees/apprentices be available at least 6 months in any 12-month period

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Education

Maritime Academy (if applicable)

Academy Name

Degree / Certificate

Year Graduated

College / University (if applicable)

Institution

Degree Earned

Year Graduated

Other Relevant Training / Certifications

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U.S. Coast Guard License & Pilotage Endorsements

License Grade / Type *

Tonnage Limit

License Expiration

Federal First-Class Pilotage Endorsements — Region II

Check each chart for which you currently hold a USCG first-class pilotage endorsement. Charts are per the June 2026 Western Alaska & Prince William Sound First Class Pilotage packet (REC Anchorage). Indicate any endorsements currently pending in the field below.

Cook Inlet

16665 Anchorage

16663 Northern Cook Inlet

16662 Central Cook Inlet

16661 Southern Cook Inlet

16645 Kachemak Bay / Homer

Kodiak Island

16595 Kodiak / St. Paul Harbor

16595 Women's Bay

Resurrection Bay

16682 Resurrection Bay / Seward

Prince William Sound

16710 Cordova / Orca Bay

16700 Seal Rocks to Bligh Island

16708 Valdez Arm

16707 Port of Valdez

16705 Northwestern Passages

16701/16683 Western Entrances

16706 Whittier / Passage Canal

Endorsements Currently Pending

First-class pilotage without tonnage restrictions for Region II?

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Current & Recent Employment

Current / Most Recent Position

Employer / Company / Vessel *

Position / Title *

Start Date

Previous Position (if applicable)

Employer / Company / Vessel

Position / Title

From

To

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Document Uploads

Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG · Maximum 10 MB per file.
Combine multiple documents into a single PDF where possible. Uploaded files are kept if the form is returned for corrections — you only re-attach a file to replace it.

Resume / Curriculum Vitae REQUIRED

Complete maritime CV including all positions held, vessels, sea service history, licenses held, and endorsements.

Copy of USCG License / MMC REQUIRED

Current U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential showing all endorsements (front and back).

Federal Pilotage Endorsement Certificates DEPUTY TRACK

Copies of your federal first-class pilotage endorsements for Region II waterways.

Current State Marine Pilot License TRANSFER TRACK

Copy of your valid marine pilot license from your current pilotage region (required per 12 AAC 56.034).

Supporting Documents OPTIONAL

Include any additional materials that support your application — sea service letters, cover letter, reference letters, transcripts, training certificates, etc. Combine into a single PDF if possible.

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Acknowledgments & Certification

Please read and check each acknowledgment. All are required before submitting.

I certify that all information provided in this application — including attached documents — is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or misleading statement may result in disqualification or dismissal from the program.

I understand that selection into the SWAPA observer/training/apprentice program is a membership decision by majority vote of the Association, and that meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

I consent to SWAPA retaining my application on file for up to one (1) year for consideration as needed, in accordance with SWAPA policy.

Full Legal Name (Electronic Signature) *

Date *

Deputy Marine Pilot Training Program — Application Instructions

Qualifying Experience & Applicant Track

Personal Information

Education

U.S. Coast Guard License & Pilotage Endorsements

Current & Recent Employment

Document Uploads

Acknowledgments & Certification