Special Flashcards
Regulations that apply to this area of operation.
Colregs 72 apply and are enforced by USCG.
Who must have a pilot on board.
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels engaged in foreign trade. they are optional for US vessels engaged in coastwise trade on the W coast including AK & BC provided they are under the operational control of a federally licensed pilot.
Tacoma.
Tacoma is a customs port of entry, quarantine, immigration, and customs must be pre-arranged with ships agent.
who operates on VHF ch 14
VTS
all vessels must.
all vessels must operate at less than 5kts within 200yds of any shore or pier in a harbor.
Safety and security zone.
a 500yd safety and security zone must be observed around tankers, large passenger vessels, and naval vessels.
Three Tree Pt
A mariner activated horn, activated on VHF ch 83A key mic 5x.
Robinson Pt
mariner activated sound signal on VHF ch 81A key mic 5x