Meaning & use
Pilotage
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The action, skill, or occupation of piloting a ship or aircraft, especially through difficult or local waters.
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The harbor requires specialized pilotage for large tankers entering the port.
He earned his living through pilotage, guiding ships safely past the reef.
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A "pilotage fee" is the charge a ship pays to a local harbor pilot for guiding it through unfamiliar or hazardous waters.
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