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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Six classes of licenses shall be granted:
(1) First class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels of any practical draft of water;
(2) Second class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 45 feet of water or under;
(3) Third class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 40 feet of water or under;
(4) Fourth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 35 feet of water or under;
(5) Fifth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 32 feet of water or under; and
(6) Sixth class, to persons capable of piloting ships or vessels drawing 27 feet of water or under.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 23. Navigation and Waters § 112. Classes of licenses - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-23-navigation-and-waters/de-code-sect-23-112/
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