In this chapter,
(1) “board” means the Board of Marine Pilots;
(2) “commissioner” means the commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;
(3) “department” means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;
(4) “pilot” means a person licensed under this chapter as a pilot or a deputy pilot;
(5) “vessel” means all vessels not exempt under AS 08.62.180.