Limitations to pilot’s liability when bond is given

(1) A pilot who has given a bond in accordance with subsection (2) of this section, shall not be liable for neglect, want of skill or incapacity in office beyond the penalty of such bond and the amount payable to the Authority on account of pilotage in respect of the voyage in which he was engaged when he became so liable. (2) Every pilot shall give a bond in the sum of one thousand dollars in favour of the Authority for the proper performance of his duties under this Part and of any (3) Any bond by a pilot in accordance with this section shall not be liable to stamp duty. (4) Where any proceedings are taken against a pilot for any neglect, want of skill or incapacity in office in respect of which his liability is limited as provided that this section, and other claims are made in respect of the same neglect, want of skill or incapacity in office, the court in which such proceedings are taken may, (a) determine the amount of such pilot’s liability and, upon payment by him of such amount into court, distribute such amount rateably among the several claimants; (b) stay any proceedings pending in any other court in relation to the same matter; and (c) proceed in such manner and subject to such directions as to making persons interested parties to the proceedings, and as to the exclusion of any claimants who have not submitted their claims within a certain time, and as to requiring security from such pilot, and as to payment of any costs as the court thinks fit. 44