Notes

Question 1

Note A

Answer 1

Navigation regulations are published in ch2 US coast pilot 7. Additions or revisions to Ch2 are published in Notice to Mariners. Information concerning the regulations can be obtained at the office of the commander, 11th CG district in Alameda, CA or at the office of the district engineer, corps of engineers in LA, Ca
Refer to charted section numbers

Question 2

Note B

Answer 2

The restricted harbor area entrance regulations are contained in the city of LB tarrif #4 (feb2, 1994) , Consult board of harbor commissioners, port of long beach

Question 3

Note C

Answer 3

Caution
The Los Angeles and Long Beach main channels are considered narrow channels, Vessels less than 20m in length, sailing vessels, vessels engaged in fishing, or any other vessel attempting to cross the channel shall not impede a vessel who can only safely navigate within the channel as per inland rule 9. to obtain information on the movement of deep draft vessels inside the federal breakwater contact the LA pilots on ch 73 (156.675mhz) ph: 310-732-3805 or the LB pilots on ch 74 (156.6mhz) ph: 562-432-0664

Question 4

Note D

Answer 4

Traffic lanes and pilot areas established at the approaches to the LA and LB harbors are shown on charts 18746, 18740, 18720.
The normal pilot operating areas are outlined by trapezoidal magenta bands. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution in navigating within these areas. no vessel may enter this area unless entering or departing the LA or LB main channel. Vessels shall pass directly through without stopping or loitering, unless stopping is for taking a pilot.
To receive information regarding the movement of vessels in the tracffic seperation schemes and the precautionary area contact VTS. The working frequency for VTS is 14 VHF/FM (156.7mhz) ph: 310-832-6411 and the call sign is “San Pedro Traffic”

Question 5

Note E

Answer 5

A precautionary area has been established in the LA-LB areas. Large vessels are maneuvering to embark or disembark pilots and to enter or depart the traffic separation system. It is recommended vessels proceed with extreme caution in this area. Vessels are prohibited from anchoring in the precautionary area except for in designated anchorages (110.214)-see note A.

Question 6

Note G

Answer 6

Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS). the VTS of LA-LB, jointly operated by the USCG and Marine exchange has been established within the approaches to san pedro bay. The working frequency for VTS is ch 14 VHF/FM (156.7mhz) and the call sign is “San Pedro Traffic”. Upon entering the VTS area, within 25 miles of point fermin (LAT 33 42.3’N x 118 17.6’W), all inbound vessels shall report on ch 14 their vessels name, call sign, position, course and speed,destination, ETA, and whether or not their vessel will be taking a pilot. Outbound vessels shall report 15 minutes prior to reaching the federal breakwater. To obtain information on the movement of deep draft vessels inside the federal breakwater contact the LA pilots on ch 73(156.675mhz) ph: 310-732-3805 or the LB pilots on ch 74(156.6mhz) ph: 562-432-0664.

Question 7

Note X

Answer 7

Within the 12 mile territorial sea, established by the presidential proclamation, some federal laws apply. the three nautical mile line, previously identified as the outer limit of the territorial sea, is retained as it continues to depict the jurisdictional limit of the other laws. the 9- nautical mile natural resource boundary line off the gulf coast of Florida, Texas, and Puerto Rico, and the three mile line elsewhere remain in the most cases the inner limit of the federal fisheries jurisdiction and the outer limit of jurisdictional states. the 24-NM contiguous zone and the 200-NM exclusive economic zone were established by presidential proclamation. Unless fixed by treaty or the US supreme court, these maritime limits are subject to modification.

Question 8

Note K

Answer 8

Mariner activated sound signal (MRASS)

Horn is activated by keying mic 5 times of VHF/FM ch 81a. Horn will operate for 30 minutes.

Question 9

catalina express bridge

Answer 9

Fixed bridge.
Hor Cl - 500 ft
Vert cl - 45 ft (at center)

Question 10

Pier 300 & 400 bridge

Answer 10

Fixed bridge.
Hor CL - 36 ft
Vert CL - 6 ft

Question 11

Gerald desmond bridge

Answer 11

Fixed bridge.
Hor CL - 300ft
Vert CL - 155 ft

Question 12

Henry Ford bridge

Answer 12

Henry ford lift bridge.
Hor CL - 180ft
Vert CL - 165 ft when up
Vert CL - 6 ft when down

Question 13

top right corner of chart

Answer 13

-Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors.

-Mercator projection
Scale - 1:12,000 @ LAt 33 44’

-Soundings in feet @ mean lower low water

Question 14

Berth #s

Answer 14

The numbers on land along the waterfront are berth numbers

Question 15

Vincent thomas bridge

Answer 15

Vincent thomas fixed bridge. 2 fixed green lights mark center span. 4 fixed red lights mark limits of channel.

Question 16

Caustion Note in LB pilot are

Answer 16

*Long Beach pilot operating area, See Notes D&G.

Caution-
Vessels should not enter the pilot operating area unless entering or departing the LB main channel. Vessels entering the LB channel should pass eastward of lighted whistle buoy “LB” and vessels departing should pass westward.

Question 17

Caution note in LA pilot are

Answer 17

Caution-
Vessels should not enter the pilot operating areas unless entering or departing LA channel.

• Los Angeles pilot operating area

Question 18

Across the game at LA & LB entrances

Answer 18

• Territorial Sea (see note X)

- colregs demarcation line 80.1114 (See note A)

Question 19

ruins off navy mole

Answer 19

-150y over from corner then up 007* for 175y
then
-125y over and up 175y @ 007*

Question 20

Long beach west basin note

Answer 20

-Restricted area 334.990 (see note A)
-inside purple lines
“Prohibited anchorage”

Question 21

Caustion note inside Gulf anchorage

Answer 21

Caution-

Vessels are prohibited from entering anchorage G unless bound for a berth in the anchorage. 110.214 (see note A)

Question 22

Anchorage berths

Answer 22

The anchorage berths shown in green are for the convenience of the captain of the port and/or the port pilots. Anchorages outside the federal breakwater are assigned by the captain of the port through VTMS. Anchorages inside the federal breakwater are assigned by the applicable port pilot. The Delta anchorages are for the use of the US navy and USCG for explosive loadings.