New Jersey Statutes Title 12. Commerce and Navigation 12 § 8-13

Upon a specific finding of an emergency, the commission may permit for such time as the emergency exists and at its discretion, any person to act as a maritime or docking pilot as hereinafter provided for, off the bar of Sandy Hook, or of the river Raritan, or of the harbor of Jersey City, Newark or Perth Amboy, after having examined such person in the manner hereinafter mentioned and made such inquiries respecting such person andthe person's qualifications as to the commission shall appear necessary and expedient.