Special Hrb Rules

Question 1

PSP

Answer 1

PSP are compulsory for all Vsl and us flag engaged in foreign trade except those under enrollment in coasting trade on west coast between USA/Canada. Pilots can be obtained directly through PSP or port Angeles pilot station VHF ch 13

Question 2

PSVTS

Answer 2

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

Question 3

72 colregs

Answer 3

Apply to all navigable waters of the area

Question 4

Customs

Answer 4

Pt. Roberts and Blaine are customs ports of entry

Question 5

Vsl transiting strait of Georgia

Answer 5

Should give SW shore between boundary pass and active pass a berth of at least 2miles because it is fringed with dangers

Question 6

Pt. Doughy variation

Answer 6

NW end of orcas is - magnetic variation of more then 2 degrees difference from normal variation has been reported

Question 7

Drayton Hrb

Answer 7

Depths in Hrb and entrance are subject to change

Question 8

BP cherry pt

Answer 8

Some Vsl prefer to drag and anchor when approaching power. However tugs are available with advanced notice form bham/anacortes

Question 9

Intalco dock

Answer 9

In Ferndale Vsl normally dock stbd side too however a port side landing is required for vessels have a bridge forward cargo holds and less then 30ft between hold and aft side of pilot house

Question 10

Conoco Phillips

Answer 10

Dock in Ferndale a port side landing is preferred when docking at the outer berth with S winds and a fld tide. Use of anchor or tugs is advisable