Section 11-703 – Refusing to Aid Vessel in Distress

    After receiving notice, a licensed pilot may not refuse to aid a vessel that is in distress:

        (1)    within 18 nautical miles south of Cape Henry;

        (2)    within 18 nautical miles east of Cape Henry;

        (3)    in the Chesapeake Bay; or

        (4)    in ports of Maryland.