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 + 5A and can also be reached via Marine Exchange on VHF 20.

Question 2

72 COLREGS

Answer 2

Navigational Rules, apply and are enforced by the USCG.

Question 3

High Tide Cautions

Answer 3

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 4

Customs Port of Entry

Answer 4

Port Angeles

Question 5

Regulated Navigation Area

Answer 5

Due to high concentrations of traffic area is a Regulated Navigation Area.

Question 6

Quarantine

Answer 6

is enforced in accordance with regulations of the U.S. Public Health Service.