Considering a career as a San Francisco Bar Pilot? The 2026 Pilot Trainee Training Exam application is now live! Access the application and exam information here.
Considering a career as a San Francisco Bar Pilot? The 2026 Pilot Trainee Training Exam application is now live! Access the application and exam information here.
The San Francisco Bar Pilots’ pilotage grounds include 160 miles of navigable water as well as over 200 docks and maritime facilities located throughout the San Francisco Bay, its associated waterways, and Monterey Bay. The San Francisco Bar Pilots have a close working relationship with our port partners, moving people and cargo safely and efficiently through the local waterways 24/7/365.
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