Portland Steamship Operators' Ass'n v. Coos Bay Pilots' Ass'n

This appeal is from a contested agency hearing before the Oregon Board of Pilot Commissioners (Board), which Board granted an increase in the tariff for piloting vessels in Coos Bay, The appellant, Portland Steamship Operators (Operators), protested before the Board the size of the increase sought by the Coos Bay Pilots Association (Pilots). The Operators had negotiated with the Pilots for a 21% increase, the Pilots sought an increase of approximately 50%, and the Board granted a 28% increase in the income the Pilots derive from the tariffs.

The Operators seek judicial review of the Board’s…