Special Hrb Rules Flashcards
Pilotage
Compulsory for all vessels except those under enrollment or engaged exclusively in the coasting trade on the west coast of US and Canada. Pilots can be ordered directly through PSP or port Angeles pilot station vhf 13
72 colregs
Apply and are enforced by the USCG
Customs
Port Angeles and Victoria BC are the closest customs port of entry for their respective countries
Logging
Logging is a major industry in the region. Free floating logs, deadheads and sinkers are a constant source of danger and should be watched for. Danger increases during freshets,after storms and during unusually high tides
Submarine operations
Conducted at various times in the water contained on this chartlet. Proceed with Caution
Port angles pilot boarding
Designated pilot station for all vessels Enroute to/from port in Washington state. The pilot boarding ground is 1.4nm NNE of ediz hook Lt. There are 2- 22m long pilot boats with white hills and red houses that frequent the area. Pilots should be ordered 24hrs in advance between 0800-1700. Pilots stand by vhf ch 13. Vessels should maintain a speed of 6kts for pilot boarding and disembarking