Special Harbor, Pilot and Customs Rule

Question 1

Puget Sound Pilots

Answer 1

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels except those under enrollment or engaged exclusively in the coasting trade on the west coast of the continental United States (including Alaska) and/or British Columbia. Pilots monitor VHF 13 + 14 and can also be reached via Marine Exchange on VHF 20.

Question 2

Seattle

Answer 2

Seattle is customs port of entry where immigration, quarantine, customs and agricultural regulations are enforced.

Question 3

Elliot Bay

Answer 3

Elliot Bay Harbor Regulations are enforeced by Seattle Police Harbor Patrol

Question 4

Pt Glover

Answer 4

Vessels approaching Pt Glover should sound 1 prolonged blast within .5nm as a warning to any vessels approaching from opposite direction. Deep draft may pass stbd to stbd.

Question 5

Pier 91

Answer 5

Pier 91 Cruise Ship Safety and Security Zone including waters within 100yds of Pier 91. Enforced when passenger ships are morred at 91. No vessel or perons may enter or remain in the zone without COPT or designated representative authorization.

Question 6

Torpedo Test Area

Answer 6

Torpedo Test area extends off the shore btw Brownsville and Keyport Naval Underwater Warfare Engineering Station. Flashing red lights on Navy range vessels indicate hazard to mariners. Do not enter when lights flashing. When in area stop engines, as torpedos may be attracted to noise.