Harbor, Pilot, and Customs Rules Flashcards
Regulations in effect
Colregs 72 are enforced by the USCG
VTS operating channel
VTS operates on Channel 5A
When is Pilotage Compulsory
Pilots are compulsory for foreign vessels and US vessels engaged in foreign trade. Optional for vessels engaged in US and Canada coastwise trade provided a licensed pilot is commanding.
Is there a customs port of entry
Everett is Customs Port of entry. Quarantine is enforced with US public health services.
Who enforces harbor regulations at Everett
The manager at the Port of Everett enforces regulations and serves as harbormaster and Port Warden.
What are the 3 major bridges crossing the Snohomish?
On the Snohomish, there is a railroad swing bridge which requires at least 9 feet of clearance, State route 529 has a lift bridge with 38 ft of clearance, I5 is fixed with 66 feet of clearance. Bridge tenders monitor VHF 16 and 13 and telephones. 1 hour advance notice is required.
Steamboat Slough has how many bridges?
Steamboat slough has 1 fixed bridge and 3 swing bridges. The fixed bridge on Steamboat has 41 feet of clearance and the swing bridges with at least 7 feet of clearance (required)? The bridge tender monitors 16 and 13. SR 2 and SR 529 bridges require 4 hour advance notice.
Ebey Slough bridge contact conditions (1)
The 529 bridge on Ebey Slough requires 1 hour advance notice.
Name additional requirements for opening bridges:
Signal to request opening is two prolonged followed by one short blast or 3 distinct bell strokes. If the bridge cannot open or must promptly close, they will sound two prolonged blasts or two distinct bell stokes. During Fog, the bridge will toll bell continuously after acknowledgement of upon approach and passage of a vessel.
Describe Navigation across the flats
Navigation across shallow flats should not be attempted without local knowledge.
