Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations Northern Territory Consolidated Regulations42. Vessels in distress, and procedure of pilots
(1) A pilot shall aid and assist by every means in his power any vessel in distress.
(2) Subject to clause (1) a pilot shall offer his services -
(a) firstly to mail vessels regularly employed in postal service; and
(b) secondly to the nearest inward bound vessel flying a pilotage signal.