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Apply for pilotage licence

  • Professional qualification
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

A pilot has a right to pilot in such fairways for which he or she has received a right to serve as pilot licence granted by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom.

You can apply for a pilotage exemption certificate that is either fairway-specific or area-specific exemption from compulsory pilotage. You can add vessels to the PEC licence with a passed practical pilotage test.

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Processing time

The processing time is approximately 14 working days.

Period of validity

The pilotage exemption certificate is valid for five years at most.

Background information

The service is provided by

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom

Responsible for the service

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Text edited by: The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Updated: 8/10/2025