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Vessels that draw 7 feet or more of water and are not exempted by the laws of the United States are required to have a licensed state pilot or certificated deputy pilot on board to direct the movement of the vessel when entering or leaving ports of Florida or when underway upon the waters of the bays, rivers, harbors and ports of the state.
