Special Hrb Rules

Question 1

Pilotage

Answer 1

Compulsory for all vsls except those under enrollment or engaged exclusively in the coasting trade on the west coast of US/Canada. Pilots are available directly through PSP or port Angeles pilot station VHF ch 13

Question 2

PSVTS

Answer 2

USCG is in charge of compliance, supervision and enforcement of PSVTS

Question 3

72 colregs

Answer 3

Apply to all navigable waters of the area and are enforced by the USCG

Question 4

Customs

Answer 4

Bham is a customs port of entry. Quarantine is enforced in accordance with regulations the US Public Health Service. Immigration and agriculture inspections are arranged through agent

Question 5

Tugs

Answer 5

Tugs up to 4000hp are available in bham and monitor VHF ch 7. Larger tugs can be obtained from Seattle with notice

Question 6

Buoy “4”

Answer 6

Vsls should not pass inside of “4” Starr rock

Question 7

If no tugs available

Answer 7

For docking and bham port docks the use of an anchor is recommend when winds prevail

Question 8

Vsl backing out of whatcom

Answer 8

Backing out of whatcom creek waterway must stay on azimuth of the channel until abeam starr buoy

Question 9

Bham terminal ops

Answer 9

Port of bham directs terminal operations

Question 10

City fire chief

Answer 10

City fire chief is responsible for the prevention of hazardous fire conditions in the harbor