1. the act of piloting a ship or aircraft
Usage: nautical; aviation
2. the fee paid for a pilot’s services in guiding a vessel
Usage: nautical; commercial
3. the skill or expertise of piloting
Usage: technical

Examples

• The ship required expert pilotage to navigate through the narrow channel.
• Pilotage fees are typically charged when entering busy ports.
• The captain’s pilotage skills were tested during the storm.
• Local pilotage is mandatory for vessels over a certain size.
• The harbor authority regulates pilotage services in the area.
• His years of experience gave him excellent pilotage abilities.