(1) The costs and other expenses incurred by pilots in providing the required services;
(2) The amount sufficient to provide a net return to the pilots which will attract and hold competent persons;
(3) Pilotage rates for comparable services on other waters of the United States;
(4) The methods of establishing pilotage rates for other waters of the United States;
(5) Economic factors affecting the shipping industry and pilot services in the areas under the jurisdiction of the board;
(6) Additions or modification of equipment in pilot vessels required to adequately protect persons, property, and the environment;
(7) Auditors' reports pertaining to the income and expenses of pilot associations;
(8) The number of pilots needed to provide and maintain adequate services for the areas under the jurisdiction of the board;
(9) Review of the apprentice and training programs for the purpose of determining the numbers of persons needed to fill vacancies in the pilot services as they arise;
(10) Any other information deemed pertinent by the board.
(b) The board of commissioners of pilots shall submit to the governor and the legislature a report containing its findings and recommendations on pilotage fees on or before March first of each year. * NB Expired June 30, 1995