(1) Where the Pilotage Committee, after due inquiry in accordance with the provisions of this Part, and after hearing any statement that may be offered in defence, finds that an Authority pilot commits misconduct affecting his or her capability or has failed in or neglected his or her duty or has otherwise become incompetent to act as an Authority pilot, it shall submit to the Authority a copy of the record of the inquiry and its findings and recommendations in respect of the inquiry.
(2) The Authority may, after considering the findings and recommendations of the Pilotage Committee, suspend or cancel the licence of such Authority pilot, or impose such other punishment as the Authority may think fit.
(3) Any Authority pilot who is aggrieved by any decision of the Authority made under the provisions of subsection (2) may, within 14 days from the date of such decision, appeal to the Minister whose decision shall be final.