NPS Glacier Bay National Park Boating Regulations

Question 1

Between what dates are all vessels in Glacier Bay required to hold a permit?
A. May 15 - September 15
B. May 30 - August 30
C. June 1 - August 31
D. All year round

Answer 1

C. June 1 - August 31

Question 2

Limits on the number of vessels allowed to enter Glacier Bay are intended to:
A. Limit emission sources in the summer months
B. Protect habitat for marine wildlife including fish, seabirds and Marine Mammals.
C. Make areas of the park easier to access with less vessel traffic.
D. All of the above.

Answer 2

B. Protect habitat for marine wildlife including fish, seabirds and marine mammals.

Question 3

True or False: Park restrictions that are intended to protect particular species, habitats and colonies and regulations may change depending on wildlife activity and location.

Answer 3

True. It is important to check visitor information station for any additional temporary closures or restrictions before heading out.

Question 4

Vessel operating restrictions in whale waters are:
A. Intended to set boundaries for those who want to observe the whales in their natural habitat.
B. Intended to maximize the whale watching industries viewing capablities.
C. Intended to minimize whale disturbances and lower the risk of whale/vessel collisions to protect endangered humpback whales.
D. None of the above.

Answer 4

C. Intended to minimize whale disturbances and lower the risk of whale/vessel collisions to protect endangered humpback whales.

Question 5

What distance should be maintained from shore in Glacier Bay?

Answer 5

1 nautical mile

Question 6

In areas like Bartlett Cove and Beardsley Entrance where there is less than 2 nautical miles between shores how should a vessel navigate?

Answer 6

Using the mid channel course.

Question 7

Which sets of regulations supersedes all others in Glacier Bay National Park when it comes to navigating narrow, heavy traffic areas such as Sitakaday Narrows?
A. U.S. Coast Guard Navigational Rules
B. Glacier Bay Boating Regulations
C. Whale Water Regulations
D. Glacier Bay Park Regulations

Answer 7

A. U.S. Coast Guard Navigational Rules

Question 8

What statement is true about vessels 1 mile or less from shore?
A. They should only approach the shore at perpendicular angles.
B. Vessels actively fishing may use what ever angle necessary.
C. Vessels must maintain at least 1 mile distance from the shore.
D. All of the above.

Answer 8

D. All of the above.

Question 9

What is the speed restriction for boaters in the lower bay? What is the speed restriction if warranted by a high number of whales?

Answer 9

1. 20 kts through the water.
2. 13 kts through the water imposed by the superintendent.

Question 10

All vessels including kayaks operating anywhere in Park waters must not:
A. Operate within 1/4 Nautical mile of a humpback whale.
B. Pursue a humpback whale by altering course or speed in a manner that results in retaining a distance less than 1/2 nautical mile from the whale.
C. All of the above.
D. None of the above.

Answer 10

C. All of the above.

Question 11

If your vessel is accidentally positioned 1/4 nautical mile of a whale what action should it take?
A. Slow speed to 10 kts or less
B. Shift into to reverse if necessary to reduce speed
C. Increase speed to pass ahead of the whale
D. Any of the above.

Answer 11

A. Slow speed to 10 kts or less

Question 12

What date range is Lower Bay considered Whale Waters?

Answer 12

May 15 to September 30

Question 13

True or False: the superintendent may designate additional whale waters between May - September.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What location (s) are all motorized vessels restricted from use?
A. Upper Muir Inlet June 1 to July 15
B. Wachusett Inlet July 16 to August 31
C. Adam’s Inlet, Rendu Inlet, Hugh Miller Inlet, Beardsley Islands May 1 to September 15
D. All of the above

Answer 14

D. All of the above

Question 15

What is true about the regulations for John Hopkins Inlet?
A. Between May 1 and June 30 John Hopkins Inlet is closed to all vessel traffic from the face of John’s Hopkins Glacier to an imaginary line from Jaw Point due west.
B. Between May 1 and June 30 all vessels within 2 nautical miles of shore must transit at 10 kts or less
C. Between July 1 and August 31 no vessels may operate motors between the hours of 2200 and 0300.
D. Between July 1 and August 31 John Hopkins Inlet is closed to all vessel traffic from the face of John’s Hopkins Glacier to an imaginary line from Jaw Point due west.

Answer 15

A. Between May 1 and June 30 John Hopkins Inlet is closed to all vessel traffic from the face of John’s Hopkins Glacier to an imaginary line from Jaw Point due west.

Question 16

What is true about the regulations for John Hopkins Inlet?
A. Between July 1 and August 31 John Hopkins Inlet is closed to all vessel traffic from the face of John’s Hopkins Glacier to an imaginary line from Jaw Point due west
B. Between May 1 and June 30 all vessels within 2 nautical miles of shore must transit at 10 kts or less
C. Between July 1 and August 31 no vessels may operate motors between the hours of 2200 and 0300.
D. Between July 1 and August 31 All vessels must remain further than 1/4 nautical miles from any seal hauled out on ice, except when safe navigation requires and vessel speed must be 10 kts or less.

Answer 16

D. Between July 1 and August 31 All vessels must remain further than 1/4 nautical miles from any seal hauled out on ice, except when safe navigation requires and vessel speed must be 10 kts or less.

Question 17

Vessels are not allowed to approach sea lion hauled out on land in which areas?
A. Northern 1/2 of South Marble Island
B. Graves Rocks, Cape Fairweather, Cormorant Rock
C. Near shore rocks 1 1/2 nautical miles SE from the mouth of Lituya Bay
D. All of the above

Answer 17

D. All of the above

Question 18

Which statement is true concerning the regulations of nesting birds in Glacier Bay?
A. Several islands in Glacier Bay are heavily used by nesting birds
B. Studies have shown that increased energy expenditure from repeated flushing has possible effects on the reproductive success of birds and boaters should refrain from close approaches to sea bird nesting areas.
C. Their are approach distance requirements by all vessels including kayaks they are: vessels much remain further than 50 yards from the southern 1/2 of South Marble Island and remain further than 100 yards from all other nesting seabird colonies.
D. All of the above.

Answer 18

D. All of the above. the following areas are closed to all camping and foot traffic: South marble Island, Geikie Rock, Lone Island and the three small unnamed islands approximately on nautical mile southeast of Flapjack Island, Elder Island, Boulder Island, top three fourths of Leland Island or any of the four small unnamed islands approximately on nautical mile north and 1.5 nautical miles east of the eastern most point of Russell Island.

Question 19

What is true about the Bartlett Cove Docking and Mooring Regulations:
A. Placement of temporary moorings is authorized to the north or east of the Public Use Dock provided they are at least one quarter mile from the dock.
B. Anchoring vessels in the No Anchor Zone immediately adjacent to the dock is prohibited.
C. The discharge of “black water” is prohibited in Bartlett Cove Waters.
D. All of the above.

Answer 19

D. All of the above. These regulations are effective from May 1 - September 30.

Question 20

When are the Noice Restrictions in effect in Reid Inlet, Blue Mouse Cove and North Sandy Cove where with the exception of vessels in transit or otherwise permitted by the superintendent the use of generators or other non-propulsive motors is prohibited from 10 pm to 6 am.

Answer 20

June 1 to August 31

Question 21

What are something’s that can reduce the risk of a whale strike? (5 things)

Answer 21

1. Know before you go, anticipate likely whale sightings by communicating with other mariners and subscribing to whale alerts.
2. Plan your passage, avoid known areas where whales have large concentrations
3. Discuss whale avoidance, Bridge teams discuss in advance what actions to take when whales are sighted near the ship’s path.
4. Keep a dedicated watch. Keep a consistent lookout focusing on whales near the path of the ship.
5. Make modest adjustments. When a whale comes in the path of the ship determine direction of travel and identify the best course of action.

Question 22

What is the most effective way to avoid a whale strike?
A. Slow and reverse engines
B. Increase speed and pass ahead of the whale
C. Steer behind the whale
D. None of the above

Answer 22

C. Steer behind the whale

Question 23

What is a good signal that a whale is about to dive?
A. A faint blow
B. Tail out of the water
C. A whale breach
D. The whale raises its head higher out of the water with a strong blow

Answer 23

D. The whale raises its head higher out of the water with a strong blow.

Question 24

True or False: Mother and Calf Whale pairs tend to dive for less than 6 minutes and are harder to see because the calf has faint blows.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is a good predictor on where the whale will come up after it dives?
A. It’s wake
B. The whales heading when it dives
C. It’s tale only
D. None of the above

Answer 25

B. The whales heading when it dives

Question 26

What is the maximum speed for a whale? What is the average speed?

Answer 26

1. 14 kts
2. 2.4 kts

Question 27

Whales can dive for 30 mins but what is the average time?

Answer 27

5.6 minutes

Question 28

True or False: Whales can sleep on the surface for an hour at a time.

Answer 28

True

Question 29

What side of a headland are most whales most abundant at peak current?
A. On the windward side
B. On the leeward side
C. Off the headland
D. Any of the above

Answer 29

B. On the leeward side

Question 30

What are the tendencies of the Chatham Strait Lunge-feeding group?
A. They feed inshore at night and offshore during the day.
B. They feed near shore during the day and disperse offshore at night and early morning.
C. They remain near shore during the day and night.
D. None of the above.

Answer 30

B. They feed near shore during the day and disperse offshore at night and early morning.

Question 31

How many breaths on average do whales take before diving?
A. 1 - 3
B. 2 - 4
C. 4 - 6
D. 1 - 7

Answer 31

B. 2 - 4

Question 32

Which species of whale are most commonly struck in Alaska?

Answer 32

Humpback Whales