Special Harbor, Pilot and Customs Rule

Question 1

72 COLREGS

Answer 1

Navigational Rules, apply and are enforced by the USCG.

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

Bellingham is a customs port of entry.

Answer 3

Quarantine is enforced according to the US Public Health Service. Immigration and agriculture inspections arranged through agent.

Question 4

Tugs

Answer 4

to 4000hp are available in Bellingham, larger tugs available in Seattle, monitor VHF 7.

Question 5

USCG station and port offices

Answer 5

located at I and J street waterway.

Question 6

Vessels should not pass inside of

Answer 6

RN “4” at Starr Rock.

Question 7

Use of an anchor for docking

Answer 7

is recommended when winds prevail and no tug available.

Question 8

Backing out of Whatcom Creek

Answer 8

stay on azimuth of the channel until abeam Starr Rock.

Question 9

Squalicum Creek Waterway range

Answer 9

036, federal project depth of 26’.

Question 10

Whatcom Creek Waterway range

Answer 10

045, federal project depth of 30’ – 18’ (@ inner reach