Cape Fear Navigation & Pilotage

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
Cape Fear River Navigation and Pilotage Commission
Department 
Commerce
Governor Appointments 
4
Total Board Positions 
5
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 76A
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
4 Years
Purpose 
The commission creates and establishes rules and regulations necessary to the qualifications, arrangements and station of pilots who control the navigation of the Cape Fear River to and from the Cape Fear Bar and the sea buoys. It also advises the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Corps of Engineers, the Pilots Association and other maritime interests.

Current Members


Member Name 
Term Start Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Position 
Requirements 
Ruth Sheehan 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberNew Hanover County Resident
David M. Gardner 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberRepresentative Of Maritime Interests
Kurt T. Scheetz 7/1/20216/30/2025LimitedMemberBrunswick County Resident


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