DUTIES.

The board shall:

(1) recommend to the governor the number of pilots necessary to provide adequate pilot services for the Port of Corpus Christi;

(2) examine and determine the qualifications of each applicant for branch pilot;

(3) submit to the governor the names of persons who have qualified under this chapter to be appointed as branch pilots;

(4) establish pilotage rates;

(5) approve any changes of the locations of pilot stations;

(6) establish times during which pilot services will be available;

(7) hear and determine complaints relating to the conduct of pilots;

(8) make recommendations to the governor concerning any pilot whose license or certificate should not be renewed or should be revoked;

(9) adopt rules and issue orders to pilots and vessels when necessary to secure efficient pilot services; and

(10) institute investigations or hearings or both to consider casualties, accidents, or other actions that violate this chapter.