Sprcial Hrb Rules

Question 1

1) PSP

Answer 1

PSP are compulsory for all Vsls and us Vsls engaged in foreign trade except those under enrollment or engaged exclusively in the coasting trade on the west coast of the us/ Canada. Pilots can be obtained directly from PSP or at the port Angeles pilot station on vhf ch 13

Question 2

2) uscg VTS

Answer 2

Uscg is in charge of enforcement, supervision and compliance of VTSPS

Question 3

3) 72 colregs

Answer 3

72 colregs apply and are enforced by USCG

Question 4

4) Seattle customs

Answer 4

Seattle is a customs port of entry where immigration quarantine, customs and agriculture quarantine can be conducted

Question 5

5)Quarantine Anchorage

Answer 5

Quarantine Anchorage is just north of Harbour Island

Question 6

6) Elliot bay regs

Answer 6

Elliot bay harbor regulations are enforced by Seattle police Harbor Patrol unit

Question 7

7) Vsls approaching Pt. Glover

Answer 7

Vessels approaching point Glover from either direction should sound one prolonged blast, when within .5 miles as a warning to any vessels approaching from the opposite direction. Deep draft vessels may occasionally pass starboard starboard.

Question 8

8)torpedo test area

Answer 8

A torpedo test area extends off the shore between Brownsville and Keyport naval underwater warfare, engineering station. Flashing red lights on navy range vessels between Keyport and Brownsville indicate torpedo firings, or that noise measurement test are in progress or that conditions are generally hazardous to mariners. When lights are flashing, the Mariners should not enter the test area. Mariners near the area should stop engines or other sound generating equipment, because some torpedoes are guided by noise may be attracted to the boat noise.