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

Question 3

72 COLREGS

Answer 3

Navigational Rules, apply and are enforced by the USCG.

Question 4

High Tide Cautions

Answer 4

Mariners should be cautious of floating logs or dead heads. Dangers increase during freshets, after storms and unusually high tides. Slow for log tows in-order to prevent wake damage.

Question 5

Fishing in Ferry Lanes

Answer 5

Vessels engaged in fishing are prohibited with in 1/4 NM of the Edmonds/Kingston ferry crossing lanes

Question 6

Ferries Deviations

Answer 6

Mariners are cautioned that the WS Ferries may deviate from the published standard routes due to inclement weather, traffic conditions, navigational hazards or other emergency conditions.

Question 7

Pt Wells in High WInd

Answer 7

Use of an anchor is recommended when landing in high winds