A harbour authority is not vicariously liable for a pilot’s negligence. A pilot is an independent professional person, even though the port provides his services, and can insist on his employment.
Citations:
Times 24-May-1993, Gazette 01-Sep-1993, Independent 28-May-1993
Statutes:
Negligence, Transport, Vicarious Liability
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.84417