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

use and monitor VHF 13 bridge to bridge, and 14 Seattle VTS.

Question 3

When tidal states exceeds 11’ VTS

Answer 3

will make an announcement on VHF, proceed with caution to avoid wake damage.

Question 4

7kt speed limit

Answer 4

in East and West Waterways.

Question 5

VTS will announce bridge closures

Answer 5

on the Duwamish Rail Bridge and the expected time of closure.

Question 6

Seattle

Answer 6

is a customs port of entry.

Question 7

Vessels are cautioned against anchoring

Answer 7

in the vicinity of pipeline and cable areas shown on the charts.

Question 8

Bridges on

Answer 8

Bridges all stby on vhf 13

Question 9

Call for Spokane St bridge openings

Answer 9

when approaching Fishers Flour from the N and T115 from the S.
Spokane St Bridge – 1 prolonged, 3 short

Question 10

BNSF Rail Bridge –

Answer 10

1 prolonged, 1 short (usually kept open)

Question 11

1st Ave South Bridge –

Answer 11

3 prolonged (closed to all vessels, unless greater than 5000GT, during closure periods 0600-0900 and 1500-1800 M-F and Fed Holidays except Columbus Day.)