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-2
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 
Appointment Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Requirements 
Ruth Sheehan 11/20/20246/30/2025LimitedNew Hanover County Resident
Vacant8/9/20216/30/2025LimitedNew Hanover County Resident
David M. Gardner 6/19/20186/30/2025LimitedRepresentative Of Maritime Interests
Kurt T. Scheetz 6/19/20186/30/2025LimitedBrunswick County Resident


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