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Licensing and Regulation - Richmond, Branch Pilots Board, Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

The Board for Branch Pilots licenses the pilots responsible for safe passage of ships in Virginia's major shipping lanes and waterways. The Circuit Courts of Hampton, Norfolk, and Portsmouth appoint individuals to the nine-member Board.

Physical Address

9960 Mayland Drive, Richmond, VA 23233

Hours

Monday: 08:15 AM - 05:00 PM; Tuesday: 08:15 AM - 05:00 PM; Thursday: 08:15 AM - 05:00 PM; Friday: 08:15 AM - 05:00 PM

Fax

(866) 465-6206

Application process

Refer to Board Regulations: http://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title18/agency15/

Languages

English

Service area

VA

Agency info

Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation

DPOR issues state credentials—licenses, certificates or registrations—to those qualified to practice in regulated professions. We protect the public by verifying minimum competency, investigating complaints, and upholding professional compliance with state law and regulations.