Special Harbor, Pilot and Customs Rule

Question 1

1. 72 COLREGS

Answer 1

Navigational Rules, apply.

Question 2

Puget Sound Pilots

Answer 2

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.

Question 3

Customs ports of entry.

Answer 3

Pt Roberts and Blane

Question 4

In Straits Of Georgia between Boundary and Active Pass due to dangers

Answer 4

Keep 2 miles from SW shore

Question 5

Magnetic disturbance

Answer 5

at Pt Doughty (NW Orcas), more than 2 ° from normal variation.

Question 6

Depths in Drayton and entrance

Answer 6

are subject to change.

Question 7

At CPBP some vessels drag anchor on approach,

Answer 7

but tugs are available from Bellingham and Anacortes.

Question 8

At INTALCO vessels dock

Answer 8

s/s too, unless house is fwd of cargo hold with less than 30’ between hold and aft end of house.

Question 9

P66

Answer 9

P/S too is preferred at outer berth with S wind and flood, use of anchor is advised.