Special Harbor, Pilot and Customs Rule Flashcards
72 COLREGS,
Navigational Rules, apply and are enforced by the USCG.
Puget Sound Pilots
are compulsory for all foreign vessels and US vessels engaged in trade. Pilotage for US vessels is optional if they are engaged in coast-wise trade on the west coast of the US, Alaska and BC and are under control of a federally licensed pilot.
Olympia is Customs
Port of Entry, immigration, quarantine, customs and agriculture regulations are enforced. Vessels subject to inspection make arrangements through agent.
Harbor regulations
are administered by the manager of the Port of Olympia.
Tugs up to
5000 hp availible in Tacoma and Seattle. No large tugs in stationed in Olympia.
A security zone
has been established in the turning basin of West Bay.