July 24, 2015 The Bottom Line Dear Friends, WatersurroundsthebeautifulStateofFlorida,anditsnosecretthatFloridas peninsulaisaworld-widelandmarkfullofbeauty,tourismandtrade.Waterways, harbors and ports are vital to Floridas thriving economy, and harbor pilots help keep itsafeforallinvolved.DBPRlicensesandregulatesharborpilotstohelpnavigate and maneuver ships through dangerous or congested waters. The Board of Pilot Commissioners regulates pilots and deputy pilots. The Board of PilotCommissionershasmembersthatincludelicensedpilots,membersofthe maritime industry, a certified public accountant and two consumer members. Under the DBPR Board of Pilot Commissioners, a state pilot is defined as any individual licensedtonavigateallclassesofvesselswithinthechannels,waters,harborsand portsintheStateofFlorida.Adeputypilotisanyindividualauthorizedbythe State of Florida to pilot vessels within the limits and specifications established by the licensed state pilots at the port where the deputy is appointed to serve. With more than a dozen deepwater ports inFlorida, licensed harbor pilots certainly have an arduous job to carry out. There are several important steps to take to ensure thatFloridawatersarebeingtakencareofwiththehighestsecurityandguidance, and DBPR is here to help ensure the process is as smooth, yet effective, as possible. SeptemberandOctoberarethemonthswhenfuturelicenseescansearchforport openings in Florida, and examinations to become a Deputy Pilot are generally given in March of each year if a port has declared an opening. Harbor pilots help supply services that are essential to Floridas economy and overall publicwelfare.AslicensedexpertswithextensiveknowledgeofFloridas waterways,shoresandports,harborpilotsprotectourstatesportsfromharmand ensure our commercial necessities arrive safely. Sincerely, Ken LawsonSecretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation Florida Harbor Pilots Association Florida Harbor Pilots Association Florida Harbor Pilots Association NEWSNEWS CONTACT FHPA CONTACT FHPA

Captain Stuart Lilly PO Box 38294 Tallahassee, FL 32315 (850) 224-0219 office (305) 725-2543 cell kp84@yahoo.com FloridaPilots.com|@FLHarborPilots|FB.com/FloridaHarborPilotsAssociation FloridaPilots.com|@FLHarborPilots|FB.com/FloridaHarborPilotsAssociation FloridaPilots.com|@FLHarborPilots|FB.com/FloridaHarborPilotsAssociation ON THE HORIZON ON THE HORIZON Remember, if you have anewsworthy item to share, please submit the complete details to:Kristen Bridges at kristen@bascomllc.com or (850) 222-2140. Did You Know? PortMiamicontributes$27billionannuallytothelocaleconomy and supports more than 207,000 jobs in South Florida? August 2015 August 2015 _________ -PortMiami

A LETTER FROM THE FLORIDA DBPR REGARDINGTHE IMPORTANCE OF FLORIDA HARBOR PILOTS Florida Harbor Pilots Association Florida Harbor Pilots Association Florida Harbor Pilots Association FloridaPilots.com|@FLHarborPilots|FB.com/FloridaHarborPilotsAssociation FloridaPilots.com|@FLHarborPilots|FB.com/FloridaHarborPilotsAssociation FloridaPilots.com|@FLHarborPilots|FB.com/FloridaHarborPilotsAssociation Page 2 Page 2

PORT CANAVERAL, FL- Recently,the Canaveral Pilots hosted 20 high school students as part of the YMCA Youth in Government program.ThedayincludedpresentationsfromthePortAuthority and the U.S. Coast Guard, as well as a tour of a pilot boat.YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT

COURT: CRUISE EXECUTIVES NOT ON PANEL FOR HARBOR PILOT RATES AT PORT EVERGLADES MIAMIHERALD-August11,2015-AstateappealscourtTuesdayruledthattwocruise-shipcompany executives should be kept off a panel that will determine whether to reduce payment rates for harbor pilots at PortEverglades.Thenine-pagerulingbythe1stDistrictCourtofAppealstemsfromadisputeabouta proposalbytheFlorida-CaribbeanCruiseAssociationtoreducewhatareknownaspilotageratesby25 percent for passenger vessels using Port Everglades. To read this article in full, please visit: http://hrld.us/1Mm5U6Y.

PORT TAMPA BAY TO UNVEIL VISION FOR LAND IN CHANNEL DISTRICT TAMPABAYTIMES-August 13, 2015 - Port Tampa Bay today unveils its vision for land it owns in the Channel District, especially as the cruise ship industry changes. To read this article in full, please visit: http://bit.ly/1DMJV8f.