Traffic

Question 1

Deep Draft

Answer 1

Deep draft traffic transiting North/South in the TSS to/from Seattle or Tacoma. Deep draft ships may also be entering or departing the lanes for Everett.

Question 2

Ferries

Answer 2

Washington State Ferries transit East/West between Edmonds and Kingston. Foot Ferries between Kingston and Seattle
Victoria Clipper

Question 3

Naval Vessels

Answer 3

Navy Vessels to bases in Hood Canal, Everett, Bremerton and Manchester.

Question 4

Tugs and Tows

Answer 4

Tugs and tows and ship assist tugs transiting in the traffic lanes and to/from Everett. Tows include logs, oil barges and dry cargo.

Question 5

Fishing Vessels

Answer 5

Fishing vessels both commercial and sport fishing at Point No Point, Apple Cove, S of Possession Hd. and at West Pt. during fish openings. Boats and gear often impede the TSS.

Question 6

Pleasure boat

Answer 6

traffic can be heavy in the summer. There are large marinas at Shilshole, Edmonds and Kingston.

Question 7

Times of Exceptionally High Tides

Answer 7

At times of unusually high tides, be cautious of dead heads and free floating logs.