An apprentice pilot shall accompany a pilot on board to apprentice piloting. However, he/she is not allowed to perform such service alone.　

A Republic of China (ROC) national who succeeds in the examination for class A pilot may apply for becoming an apprentice pilot in the port and its coast.

A ROC national who succeeds in the examination for class B pilot may apply for becoming an apprentice pilot in the inland rivers and lakes.　

Any person shall not become an apprentice pilot if he/she is the person indicated in any of the requirements prescribed in Article 13 of the Pilotage Act.　

Any apprentice pilot shall show respect to the guidance of the pilot and the commanding right of the master of vessel.　

An apprentice pilot shall apprentice the piloting for at least three (3) months.

Upon expiration of apprenticing piloting, the pilot office shall prepare and surrender, by means of confidential document, the performance evaluation of the apprentice pilot to the MOTC for relaying to the Ministry of Examination.