US Coast Pilot #8 (12/2024)

Question 1

Bearings and courses in USCP are True and clockwise from 000° to 359° and are given as viewed from the ___________.

Answer 1

the VESSEL

Question 2

Vertical clearances of Bridges and overhead cables are in feet above ________ water

Answer 2

MEAN HIGH Water

Question 3

Drawbridge clearances are in _________ position

Answer 3

the CLOSED position

Question 4

Vertical Lift clearances are in ________ position

Answer 4

the OPEN position

Question 5

Depths alongside wharves are usually being reported by ____________ (not government agencies)

Answer 5

reported by FACILITIES

Question 6

UKC – Ships whose transducers are more than _____ feet apart should construct a table of true and recorded depths using transverse tables

Answer 6

6 feet

Question 7

UKC- Settlement is appreciable when the depth is less than _______ times the draft of the ship

Answer 7

7 times

Question 8

Geographic coordinates are listed in North American Datum of _____ (______ ____)

Answer 8

Datum of 1983 (NAD 83)

Question 9

TRUE or FALSE - Light and Sound Signal Characteristics are NOT described in the USCP

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

TRUE or FALSE - Obstructions are ONLY described if they are relatively permanent and in or near normal traffic routes

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC’s) MUST comply with International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) as stated in ____________ _______

Answer 11

publication S-57

Question 12

Mariners should always obtain the _________ scale coverage for ___________ navigation

Answer 12

LARGEST, INSHORE

Question 13

_______ ________ are generally shown on charts with scales of 1:80,000 or larger

Answer 13

GRAPHIC SCALES

Question 14

Sailing Chart scales are 1:___________ and smaller are for use in fixing the mariners position approaching the open ocean

Answer 14

1:600,000 and smaller

Question 15

General Chart scales 1:______________ to 1:600,000 are for Coastwise

Answer 15

1:150:000 to 1:600,000

Question 16

Coast Chart scales 1:_____________ to 1:150,000 are for inshore navigation

Answer 16

1:50,000 to 1:150,000

Question 17

Harbor Chart scales larger than 1:__________ are for harbors, anchorages, and small waterways

Answer 17

Larger than 1:50,000

Question 18

Charts reference North American Datum (______ ______). World Geodetic System (_____ _____) is equivalent to the NAD 83

Answer 18

charts reference NAD 83. WGS 84 is considered to be the same as NAD 83

Question 19

TRUE or FALSE - Horizontal Datum, horizontal geodetic datum, horizontal control datum are NOT used synonymously

Answer 19

FALSE they are synonymous

Question 20

TRUE or FALSE - Information charted as “reported” should be treated with caution and may not be verified by government agencies

Answer 20

TRUE

Question 21

What are the 2 types of diagrams on NOAA paper and raster charts 1:500,000 scale and larger ?

Answer 21

Zone of Confidence (designated CATZOC) [deals with 6 categories, quality of the hydrographic data] and Source Diagrams [deals with surveys of depths, to be replaced fully by CATZOC]

Question 22

Blue tint is shown in water areas to accentuate? shoals and other areas considered to be dangerous

Answer 22

shoals and other areas considered to be dangerous

Question 23

Vertical Clearances of overhead cables are charted in ________ text of lowest wires at ________ ________ ______

Answer 23

BLACK Text, Mean High Water

Question 24

TRUE or FALSE - When provided, MAGENTA text indicate the highest point a ship can pass under an overhead power able without risk of electrical discharge from cable to ship without making contact with bridge

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

Fish havens are tinted BLUE if they have a minimum authorized depth of _____ fathoms. If the depth is unknown and are in depths of greater than _______ fathoms, they should be considered dangerous.

Answer 25

11 fathoms

Question 26

Magnetic disturbances are more frequently detected in what waters?

Answer 26

shallow waters near land masses than on the deep sea

Question 27

Most Echo Sounders are calibrated for a velocity of sound in water of 800 fathoms per second, actual velocity may differ up to 5% depending on temperature and salinity. Where are the highest and Lowest velocities found?

Answer 27

Highest velocities are found in warm, highly saline water and the lowest in icy freshwater.

Question 28

Echo sounder errors from schools of fish, seaweed etc… What is the most common error?

Answer 28

most common error is where the depth is greater than the scale range of the instrument.

Question 29

Local Notice to Mariners are usually published by the _________? How often?

Answer 29

the USCG weekly

Question 30

US Notice to Mariners are published weekly by the ________ ________ _______ ________, prepared jointly with NOAA and USCG. Specifically for ocean going vessels operating in foreign and domestic waters.

Answer 30

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Question 31

Broadcast Notice to mariners are made by the USCG to report deficiencies and important changes to Aids to Navigation. Broadcasted on which 2 VHF channels?

Answer 31

VHF 22A, following a preliminary call on VHF 16.

Question 32

TRUE or FALSE - Special Notice to Mariners is an Annual publication provides information that is published in LNM or charts.

Answer 32

FALSE - It is NOT published in LNM or charts.

Question 33

TRUE or FALSE - All US waters fall under the IALA Region B System, except for us possessions West of the International Date Line, which are A

Answer 33

TRUE

Question 34

________ ________ is the maximum a light can be seen in clear weather (10 mile viz) and is listed for all lights EXCEPT range, directional and private lights. Does no take account elevation, height of eye, or curvature of the earth.

Answer 34

NOMINAL RANGE

Question 35

___________ __________ is the greatest distance a light can be seen given its nominal range and meteorological viz. Does no take account elevation, height of eye, or curvature of the earth.

Answer 35

LUMINOUS RANGE

Question 36

_______ ________ is the greatest distance the curvature of the earth permits an object of a given height to be seen from a particular height of eye WITHOUT regard to luminous intensity or visibility.

Answer 36

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Question 37

Articulated Light is a vertical pipe structure supported by a submerged buoyancy chamber and attached to seafloor. It has a much __________ watch circle than a traditional buoy because chamber forces the pipe vertically when it heels over. Where is it generally used?

Answer 37

SMALLER, Generally used in narrow channels for greater precision

Question 38

_________ _________ are unlighted aids affixed to stationary structures, use several standard shapes and colors which have navigational significance.

Answer 38

DAY BEACONS

Question 39

AIS ___________ aid to navigation is a digital information object promulgated by an authorized service provider. It has a _________ (what color) circle surrounding the symbol and labeled V-AIS

Answer 39

VIRTUAL, MAGENTA

Question 40

AIS____________ aid to navigation has a magenta circle surrounding the symbol and labeled AIS

Answer 40

PHYSICAL

Question 41

TRUE or FALSE - Each Channel Span of a fixed bridge has 2 green lights marking the center of channel and a red light marking both edges EXCEPT when the margins of the channel are confined by bridge piers, the red lights on the span are omitted, since the pier lights mark the edges of the channel

Answer 41

TRUE

Question 42

____________ - defined by a constellation of satellites, operated by the Department of Defense

Answer 42

GPS

Question 43

_____________ - worldwide voluntary ship reporting system operated by the USCG. Promotes safety and life at sea by providing Search and Rescue information to authorities.

Answer 43

AMVER

Question 44

______________ - international satellite system providing distresses alert and location to assist Search and Rescue

Answer 44

COSPAS-SARSAT

Question 45

____________ - US short range radio navigational warnings are broadcast by USCG. Method of broadcasting NTM and marine WX forecast. Includes waters from the line of demarcation to 200nm offshore. Specifically for vessels 15 feet or more.

Answer 45

NAVTEX

Question 46

_____________ - system of navigational warning areas has been developed providing worldwide coverage using standard format and procedures.

Answer 46

NAVAREA

Question 47

DESTRUCTIVE WAVE - A tsunami can exceed 500 knots in deep ocean but slows to _____ or ______ in shallow water near land

Answer 47

20 or 30 knots i

Question 48

DESTRUCTIVE WAVE - A Bore is a wall of turbulent water that can exceed several yards and can rush on shore with destructive power. Behind a bore is a deep and fast moving flood. Minutes later, the water will drain away as the trough of _______ ________ arrives.

Answer 48

trough of TSUNAMI WAVE arrives.

Question 49

Who overseas the Tsunami program?

Answer 49

NOAA

Question 50

DESTRUCTIVE WAVE -__________ is a stationary vertical wave oscillation with a period of minutes to an hour. Associated with strong winds, Barometers pressure, swells, tsunami, storm surge. Pilots advise taut lines to avoid the effects of surge

Answer 50

SEICHE

Question 51

TRUE or FALSE Human skin temperature is 91.4

Answer 51

TRUE

Question 52

When skin temperature drops below _____ there is a marked constriction of blood vessels leading to vascular stagnation, oxygen want and cellular damage

Answer 52

50 Farenhight

Question 53

Frostbite occurs when skin temperature falls within the range of ______ to ______ Degrees

Answer 53

14° to 4°

Question 54

MARINE POLUTION – inside NDZ waters, discharge of sewage whether treated or not is prohibited. Discharge of sewage outside of NDZ waters is regulated by Marine Sanitation Device Standard. What does NDZ stand for?

Answer 54

NO DISCHARGE ZONE

Question 55

Any person in charge of a vessel or facility MUST as soon as they have knowledge of any discharge of oil or hazardous waste must immediately notify the __________ ___________ _________

Answer 55

NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER (NRC)

Question 56

REGULATED WATERS - Traffic separation routes have been adopted by?

Answer 56

by the IMO

Question 57

REGULATED WATERS - TRUE or FALSE IMO approved routing measures in Prince Williams Sound

Answer 57

TRUE

Question 58

REGULATED WATERS - The United States has _______ sovereignty over its internal waters and ports as if they were part of its land territory

Answer 58

FULL or COMPLETE

Question 59

REGULATED WATERS - The United States has full sovereignty over the territorial sea that extends to the airspace over the area and to the bed and subsoil. It extends 12nm from the territorial sea baseline

Answer 59

TERRITORIAL SEA

Question 60

REGULATED WATERS - ___________ measured 24nm from the territorial sea baseline. US may exercise the control necessary to prevent infringement of customs, fiscal, immigration or sanitary laws and regulations

Answer 60

CONTIGIONOUS ZONE

Question 61

REGULATED WATERS -____________ as measured from the territorial sea baseline. Generally the same as the seaward boundary of states under the submerged Lands Act.

Answer 61

THREE NAUTICAL MILE LINE

Question 62

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - Within the ________ _________ _________(NOS), Office of Coast Survey is responsible for producing and maintain over 1000 Nautical Charts

Answer 62

NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE

Question 63

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) collects and distributes observations and predictions of _______ ________ _____ _________

Answer 63

water levels and currents

Question 64

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - NOAA Tide and current predictions may be generated as times and heights of high and low for all locations, or as interval predictions (Hourly, 15 min, 30 min, 6 min etc)

Answer 64

TRUE

Question 65

NWS - Who deploys moored meteorological Buoys?

Answer 65

National Data Buoy Center (NDBC)

Question 66

NWS - The watch circle is ________ to _________ yards from assigned position

Answer 66

2,000 to 4,000 yards

Question 67

NWS - Moored in waters more than _________ feet, they will have a loop or catenary that may be as little as 500 ft below the surface.

Answer 67

more than 1,000ft

Question 68

NWS - Coastal broadcast range is about _____nm from the transmitting antenna site. When the antenna is on high ground, the range is somewhat greater, _______nm or more.

Answer 68

40 Nm , 60nm

Question 69

NWS - The signal is transmitted for ______ seconds preceding an announcement of a service weather warning

Answer 69

13 seconds

Question 70

Gale Warning - 34 to 47 Knots
Storm Warning – 48 knots and above
Hurricane Warning – above 64 knots

Answer 70

 Gale Warning - 34 to 47 Knots
 Storm Warning – 48 knots and above
 Hurricane Warning – above 64 knots

Question 71

DOD - _____ ______ ________ _____ ______ Has charge of the improvement of the rivers and harbors of the US and miscellaneous other civil works.

Answer 71

US ARMY CORE OF ENGINEERS

Question 72

DOD- USACE - They have general supervision of location, maintenance, construction of all fishtraps, weirs, pounds and other fishing structures. Fish Havens artificial reefs and more only by USACE _________

Answer 72

PERMIT

Question 73

DOD- USACE - Permits for the dumping of dredged material into waters of the United States, including the _______ sea, and into ocean waters

Answer 73

TERRITORIAL sea

Question 74

FDA - vessel companies operating in interstate traffic must obtain potable water for drinking and culinary purposes only at………..

Answer 74

at watering points found acceptable to the FDA. Water supplies used in watering point operations must also be inspected.

Question 75

Public Health Service - Vessels subject to routine boarding for quarantine inspection are only those which have had on board during the _______ days preceding the date of expected arrival or during the period since departure (whichever period of time is shorter) the occurrence of any death or ill person among passengers or crew (including those who have disembarked or have been removed).

Answer 75

15 days

Question 76

Public Health Service - In addition, the master of a vessel carrying 13 or more passengers must report by radio 24 hours before arrival the number of cases (including zero) of diarrhea in passengers and crew recorded in the ship’s medical log during the current cruise. All cases that occur after the 24 hour report must also be reported not less than 4 hours before arrival.

Answer 76

TRUE

Question 77

USBP - Cruising License for (time) ________ _______ to a yacht of a foreign country that has a reciprocal agreement with the US.

Answer 77

ONE YEAR

Question 78

USBP - A Foreign yacht holding the __________ license is exempt from having to undergo formal entry and clearance procedures such as filing manifests or obtaining permits

Answer 78

CRUISING license

Question 79

These vessels must not engage in trade or visit another vessel which has not been inspected by a customs agent within how many hours?

Answer 79

Must be inspected within 24 hours at each port

Question 80

Permits for the dumping of other material in the territorial sea and ocean waters are issued by the _____ ________ _________

Answer 80

EPA

Question 81

Radio Telephone Requirements - Every power-driven vessel of _____ meters or over in length while navigating

Answer 81

20 Meters

Question 82

Radio Telephone Requirements - Every vessel of 100 gross tons and upward carrying _______ or more passengers for hire while navigating

Answer 82

ONE or more

Question 83

Radio Telephone Requirements - Every towing vessel of _____ feet or over in length while navigating

Answer 83

26 feet

Question 84

Radio Telephone Requirements - Every _________ and _______ ________ in or near a channel or fairway in operations likely to restrict or affect navigation of other vessels

Answer 84

dredge and floating plant engaged

Question 85

Radio Telephone Requirements - Must be able to transmit and receive 22A, 67,VTS Frequency while transiting in a VTS area. Channel 13 is a ____________ ____________

Answer 85

“Designated Frequency”

Question 86

In General, structures the farthest from shore are likely to be assigned to Class A and required to have obstruction lights and sound signals that can be detected from the farthest distance. Structures closest to shore are likely to be assigned to Class C. Where does class B occur?

Answer 86

Class B structures will generally be in between Class A and C structures.

Question 87

Structures having a maximum horizontal dimension of ______ feet or less on any one side, or in diameter, shall be required to have one obstruction light visible for 360 of over 30 feet, but not in excess of 50 feet. each light to have a 360° lens.

Answer 87

30 feet

Question 88

Structures having a horizontal dimension of over _____ feet on any one side, or in diameter, shall be required to have an obstruction light on each corner, or 90° apart in the case of circular structures. each light to have a 360° lens.

Answer 88

50 feet

Question 89

When more than one obstruction light is required, all such lights shall flash in ______________

Answer 89

UNISON

Question 90

Structure lights shall display a (characteristic)?

Answer 90

quick-flash characteristic of approximately 60 flashes per minute

Question 91

Structure lights color shall be ______ when marking Class “A” and “B” structures, and either ________ or _________, as prescribed by the District Commander, when marking Class “C” structures.

Answer 91

WHITE for class A and B, Either WHITE or RED

Question 92

__________ __________ has it’s maximum intensity at a frequency between 100 and 1,100 Hertz;

Answer 92

SOUND SIGINALS

Question 93

Sound a 2–second blast every 20 seconds (2 seconds sound, 18 seconds silence) unless otherwise authorized by the __________ ___________;

Answer 93

DISTRICT COMMANDER

Question 94

Sound signals Height not to exceed _____ feet

Answer 94

25 feet

Question 95

Sound signals shall not have more than _________ sound sources

Answer 95

8 sound signals

Question 96

Audible over a _________ degree plane

Answer 96

360 degree plane

Question 97

Be located at least 10’, but not more than _________ feet above mean high water

Answer 97

150 feet

Question 98

______ COLREGS applies on all the sounds, bays, harbors, and inlets of Alaska

Answer 98

72 COLREGS

Question 99

A pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a _________ _________ (mechanical means), they are regarded as a power-driven vessel and must exhibit the lights under Rule 23

Answer 99

COMPOSITE UNIT

Question 100

_________ ___________ (composite unit) does not include lines, hawsers, wires or chains

Answer 100

MECHANICAL MEANS

Question 101

Law enforcement vessels may display a flashing ________ light when engaged in direct law enforcement or public safety activities

Answer 101

BLUE

Question 102

Vessels engaged in government sanctioned public safety activities, and commercial vessels performing similar functions, may display an alternately flashing _______ and __________ light signal.

Answer 102

RED and YELLOW

Question 103

Ketchikan Harbor Large Passenger Vessel Anchorage:
o Effective 24hrs a day, May 01 through September 30
o Proceed directly through anchorage, sudden course changes prohibited
o No vessels, other than a large passenger vessel of over 1600 gross tons, (including ferries), may anchor within the anchorage without the express consent of the Captain of the Port, Southeast Alaska.

Answer 103

Ketchikan Harbor Large Passenger Vessel Anchorage:
o Effective 24hrs a day, May 01 through September 30
o Proceed directly through anchorage, sudden course changes prohibited
o No vessels, other than a large passenger vessel of over 1600 gross tons, (including ferries), may anchor within the anchorage without the express consent of the Captain of the Port, Southeast Alaska.

Question 104

Deadweight Tons or DWT means the difference in metric tons between the lightweight displacement and total displacement of a vessel measured in water specific gravity _________

Answer 104

Specific gravity of 1.025

Question 105

Length or L means the distance in meters from the fore side of the stem to the axis of the rudder stock on a waterline at 85 percent of the least molded depth measured from the molded baseline, or _____ percent of the total length on that waterline, whichever is greater

Answer 105

96 percent

Question 106

DOUBLE HULL REQUIREMENTS - Applies to Vessels ____ cubic meters or more of crude oil or products in bulk as cargo, as well as to each oceangoing oil tanker to which this part applies of _____ gross tons or more

Answer 106

200 cubic meters, 150 gross tons

Question 107

DOUBLE HULL REQUIREMENTS - A ________ of less than 1,500 gross tons as measured under 46 U.S.C., chapter 145, carrying refined petroleum in bulk as cargo in or adjacent to waters of the Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea, and Arctic Ocean and waters tributary thereto and in the waters of the Aleutian Islands and the Alaskan Peninsula west of 155 degrees west longitude;

Answer 107

A BARGE less than 1500 grt

Question 108

The ________ _______ or _______ ___ _____ ________ has determined that such order is justified in the interest of safety by reason of weather, visibility, sea conditions, temporary port congestion, other temporary hazardous circumstances, or the condition of the vessel

Answer 108

The District Commander or Captain of the Port

Question 109

NOA - * For a vessel measured under both systems, the higher gross tonnage is the tonnage used for the purposes of the _______-gross-ton threshold

Answer 109

300-gross-ton threshold

Question 110

TRUE or FALSE - Once a vessel has arrived in a port in a COPT zone, it would be considered as departing from a port or place simply because of its movements within that specific port.

Answer 110

FALSE - it would NOT be considered as departing from a port

Question 111

NOA applies to the following:
o US vessels in commercial service
o All foreign vessels
o Towing vessels controlling a barge or barges required to submit an NOA under this subpart must submit only one NOA containing the information required for the towing vessel and each barge under its control

Answer 111

NOA applies to the following:
o US vessels in commercial service
o All foreign vessels
o Towing vessels controlling a barge or barges required to submit an NOA under this subpart must submit only one NOA containing the information required for the towing vessel and each barge under its control

Question 112

NOA EXEMPTION/EXCEPTIONS The following vessels neither carrying certain dangerous cargo nor controlling another vessel carrying certain dangerous cargo
o A foreign vessel 300 gross tons or less not engaged in commercial service.
o A vessel operating exclusively within a single Captain of the Port zone
o A U.S. towing vessel and a U.S. barge operating solely between ports or places of the contiguous 48 states, Alaska, and the District of Columbia.
o A U.S. vessel 300 gross tons or less, engaged in commercial service not coming from a foreign port or place.
o Each ferry on a fixed route that is described in an accurate schedule that is submitted by the ferry operator

Answer 112

NOA EXEMPTION/EXCEPTIONS The following vessels neither carrying certain dangerous cargo nor controlling another vessel carrying certain dangerous cargo
o A foreign vessel 300 gross tons or less not engaged in commercial service.
o A vessel operating exclusively within a single Captain of the Port zone
o A U.S. towing vessel and a U.S. barge operating solely between ports or places of the contiguous 48 states, Alaska, and the District of Columbia.
o A U.S. vessel 300 gross tons or less, engaged in commercial service not coming from a foreign port or place.
o Each ferry on a fixed route that is described in an accurate schedule that is submitted by the ferry operator

Question 113

When to submit an NOA
o U.S. vessels 300 gross tons or less, arriving from a foreign port or place, and whose voyage time is less than 24 hours must submit an NOA at least 60 minutes before departure from the foreign port or place. Also, Canadian vessels 300 gross tons or less, arriving directly from Canada, via boundary waters, to a United States port or place on the Great Lakes, whose voyage time is less than 24 hours must submit an NOA at least 60 minutes before departure from the Canadian port or place
o Voyage 96 hours or MORE – at least 96 hours or more before arrival
o Voyage 96 hours or LESS – Before departure but at least 24 hours before arrival
o Voyage 24 hours or less – at least 6 hours or more before arrival
o Voyage 6 hours or less – at least 60 minutes or more before arrival

Answer 113

When to submit an NOA
o U.S. vessels 300 gross tons or less, arriving from a foreign port or place, and whose voyage time is less than 24 hours must submit an NOA at least 60 minutes before departure from the foreign port or place. Also, Canadian vessels 300 gross tons or less, arriving directly from Canada, via boundary waters, to a United States port or place on the Great Lakes, whose voyage time is less than 24 hours must submit an NOA at least 60 minutes before departure from the Canadian port or place
o Voyage 96 hours or MORE – at least 96 hours or more before arrival
o Voyage 96 hours or LESS – Before departure but at least 24 hours before arrival
o Voyage 24 hours or less – at least 6 hours or more before arrival
o Voyage 6 hours or less – at least 60 minutes or more before arrival

Question 114

TONGASS NARROWS - No vessel, except for public law enforcement and emergency response vessels, floatplanes during landings and take-offs, and vessels of 23 feet registered length or less, shall exceed a speed of _____ knots in the region of Tongass Narrows

Answer 114

7 knots

Question 115

PORT ALEXANDER - Speed. The speed of all vessels of 5 tons or more gross, ships register, shall not exceed ______ miles per hour either in entering, leaving, or navigating within Port Alexander

Answer 115

3 miles per hour

Question 116

WRANGELL NARROWS – raft sections normally contain 30,000 to 70,000 feet board
measure of logs or piling and has a width of 45 to 60 feet and a length of 75 to 100
o Speed restrictions. No vessel shall exceed a speed of seven (7) knots in the vicinity of Petersburg, between Wrangell Narrows Channel Light 58 and Wrangell Narrows Lighted Buoy 60
o The maximum tows permitted shall be one pile driver, or three units of other towable equipment or seven raft sections
o Arrangement of tows. (1) No towline or aggregate of towlines between towboat and separated pieces shall exceed 150 feet in length.
o Raft and barge tows of more than one unit shall not exceed 65 feet in width overall. Single barge tows shall not exceed 100 feet in width overall.
o Anchorage. Vessels may anchor in the anchorage basin in the vicinity of Anchor Point. No craft or tow shall be anchored in Wrangell Narrows in either the main ship channel or the towing channel

Answer 116

WRANGELL NARROWS – raft sections normally contain 30,000 to 70,000 feet board
measure of logs or piling and has a width of 45 to 60 feet and a length of 75 to 100
o Speed restrictions. No vessel shall exceed a speed of seven (7) knots in the vicinity of Petersburg, between Wrangell Narrows Channel Light 58 and Wrangell Narrows Lighted Buoy 60
o The maximum tows permitted shall be one pile driver, or three units of other towable equipment or seven raft sections
o Arrangement of tows. (1) No towline or aggregate of towlines between towboat and separated pieces shall exceed 150 feet in length.
o Raft and barge tows of more than one unit shall not exceed 65 feet in width overall. Single barge tows shall not exceed 100 feet in width overall.
o Anchorage. Vessels may anchor in the anchorage basin in the vicinity of Anchor Point. No craft or tow shall be anchored in Wrangell Narrows in either the main ship channel or the towing channel

Question 117

NAVIGATION SAFETY REGULATIONS - See notes page 11 through 15. Covers Navigation, Bridge Viz, Pre Departure Checks, Charts and Publications,

Answer 117

NAVIGATION SAFETY REGULATIONS - See notes page 11 through 15. Covers Navigation, Bridge Viz, Pre Departure Checks, Charts and Publications,

Question 118

EQUIMENT -ALL VESSELS
o A marine radar system for surface navigation.
o An illuminated magnetic steering compass, mounted in a binnacle, that can be read at the vessel’s main steering stand.
o A current magnetic compass deviation table or graph or compass comparison record for the steering compass, in the wheelhouse.
o A gyrocompass.
o An illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass required by paragraph (d) of this section that is at the main steering stand, unless that gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the main steering stand.
o An illuminated rudder angle indicator in the wheelhouse.
EQUIMENT -ALL VESSELS OVER 10,000grt
* Each vessel of 10,000 gross tons or more must have, in addition to the radar system under §164.35(a), a second marine radar system that operates independently of the first.
* Note: Independent operation means two completely separate systems, from separate branch power supply circuits or distribution panels to antennas, so that failure of any component of one system will not render the other system inoperative.
* On each tanker of 10,000 gross tons or more that is subject to 46 U.S.C. 3708, the dual radar system required by this part must have a short range capability and a long range capability; and each radar must have true north features consisting of a display that is stabilized in azimuth.

Answer 118

EQUIMENT -ALL VESSELS
o A marine radar system for surface navigation.
o An illuminated magnetic steering compass, mounted in a binnacle, that can be read at the vessel’s main steering stand.
o A current magnetic compass deviation table or graph or compass comparison record for the steering compass, in the wheelhouse.
o A gyrocompass.
o An illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass required by paragraph (d) of this section that is at the main steering stand, unless that gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the main steering stand.
o An illuminated rudder angle indicator in the wheelhouse.
EQUIMENT -ALL VESSELS OVER 10,000grt
* Each vessel of 10,000 gross tons or more must have, in addition to the radar system under §164.35(a), a second marine radar system that operates independently of the first.
* Note: Independent operation means two completely separate systems, from separate branch power supply circuits or distribution panels to antennas, so that failure of any component of one system will not render the other system inoperative.
* On each tanker of 10,000 gross tons or more that is subject to 46 U.S.C. 3708, the dual radar system required by this part must have a short range capability and a long range capability; and each radar must have true north features consisting of a display that is stabilized in azimuth.

Question 119

The following maneuvering information prominently displayed on a fact sheet in the wheelhouse:
 A turning circle diagram to port and starboard that shows the time and distance and advance and transfer required to alter course 90 degrees with maximum rudder angle and constant power settings, for either full and half speeds, or for full and slow speeds. For vessels whose turning circles are essentially the same for both directions, a diagram showing a turning circle in one direction, with a note on the diagram stating that turns to port and starboard are essentially the same, may be substituted.
 The time and distance to stop the vessel from either full and half speeds, or from full and slow speeds, while maintaining approximately the initial heading with minimum application of rudder.
 For each vessel with a fixed propeller, a table of shaft revolutions per minute for a representative range of speeds.
 For each vessel with a controllable pitch propeller, a table of control settings for a representative range of speeds.
 For each vessel that is fitted with an auxiliary device to assist in maneuvering, such as a bow thruster, a table of vessel speeds at which the auxiliary device is effective in maneuvering the vessel

Answer 119

The following maneuvering information prominently displayed on a fact sheet in the wheelhouse:
 A turning circle diagram to port and starboard that shows the time and distance and advance and transfer required to alter course 90 degrees with maximum rudder angle and constant power settings, for either full and half speeds, or for full and slow speeds. For vessels whose turning circles are essentially the same for both directions, a diagram showing a turning circle in one direction, with a note on the diagram stating that turns to port and starboard are essentially the same, may be substituted.
 The time and distance to stop the vessel from either full and half speeds, or from full and slow speeds, while maintaining approximately the initial heading with minimum application of rudder.
 For each vessel with a fixed propeller, a table of shaft revolutions per minute for a representative range of speeds.
 For each vessel with a controllable pitch propeller, a table of control settings for a representative range of speeds.
 For each vessel that is fitted with an auxiliary device to assist in maneuvering, such as a bow thruster, a table of vessel speeds at which the auxiliary device is effective in maneuvering the vessel

Question 120

 The maneuvering information for the normal load and normal ballast condition for–
* Calm weather-wind 10 knots or less, calm sea;
* No current;
* Deep water conditions-water depth twice the vessel’s draft or greater; and
* Clean hull.
* An echo depth sounding device.
* A device that can continuously record the depth readings of the vessel’s echo depth sounding device, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
* Equipment on the bridge for plotting relative motion.
* Simple operating instructions with a block diagram, showing the change-over procedures for remote steering gear control systems and steering gear power units, permanently displayed on the navigating bridge and in the steering gear compartment.
* An indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing the rate of revolution of each propeller, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
* If fitted with controllable pitch propellers, an indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing the pitch and operational mode of such propellers, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
* If fitted with lateral thrust propellers, an indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing the direction and amount of thrust of such propellers, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
* A telephone or other means of communication for relaying headings to the emergency steering station. Also, each vessel of 500 gross tons and over and constructed on or after June 9, 1995 must be provided with arrangements for supplying visual compass-readings to the emergency steering station.

Answer 120

 The maneuvering information for the normal load and normal ballast condition for–
* Calm weather-wind 10 knots or less, calm sea;
* No current;
* Deep water conditions-water depth twice the vessel’s draft or greater; and
* Clean hull.
* An echo depth sounding device.
* A device that can continuously record the depth readings of the vessel’s echo depth sounding device, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
* Equipment on the bridge for plotting relative motion.
* Simple operating instructions with a block diagram, showing the change-over procedures for remote steering gear control systems and steering gear power units, permanently displayed on the navigating bridge and in the steering gear compartment.
* An indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing the rate of revolution of each propeller, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
* If fitted with controllable pitch propellers, an indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing the pitch and operational mode of such propellers, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
* If fitted with lateral thrust propellers, an indicator readable from the centerline conning position showing the direction and amount of thrust of such propellers, except when operating on the Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
* A telephone or other means of communication for relaying headings to the emergency steering station. Also, each vessel of 500 gross tons and over and constructed on or after June 9, 1995 must be provided with arrangements for supplying visual compass-readings to the emergency steering station.

Question 121

DEVICES THAT INDICATE SPEED AND DISTANCE
* Each vessel required to be fitted with an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) under §164.38 of this part must be fitted with a device to indicate speed and distance of the vessel either through the water, or over the ground.
* Errors in the indicated speed, when the vessel is operating free from shallow water effect, and from the effects of wind, current, and tide, should not exceed 5 percent of the speed of the vessel, or 0.5 knot, whichever is greater.
* Errors in the indicated distance run, when the vessel is operating free from shallow water effect, and from the effects of wind, current, and tide, should not exceed 5 percent of the distance run of the vessel in one hour or 0.5 nautical mile in each hour, whichever is greater.

Answer 121

DEVICES THAT INDICATE SPEED AND DISTANCE
* Each vessel required to be fitted with an Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) under §164.38 of this part must be fitted with a device to indicate speed and distance of the vessel either through the water, or over the ground.
* Errors in the indicated speed, when the vessel is operating free from shallow water effect, and from the effects of wind, current, and tide, should not exceed 5 percent of the speed of the vessel, or 0.5 knot, whichever is greater.
* Errors in the indicated distance run, when the vessel is operating free from shallow water effect, and from the effects of wind, current, and tide, should not exceed 5 percent of the distance run of the vessel in one hour or 0.5 nautical mile in each hour, whichever is greater.

Question 122

ELECTRONIC FIXING DEVICES
* Each vessel calling at a port in the continental United States, including Alaska south of Cape Prince of Wales, except each vessel owned or bareboat chartered and operated by the United States, or by a state or its political subdivision, or by a foreign nation, and not engaged in commerce, must have a satellite navigation receiver with
o Automatic acquisition of satellites
o Position updates derived from satellites
o A system that is found by the commandant

Answer 122

ELECTRONIC FIXING DEVICES
* Each vessel calling at a port in the continental United States, including Alaska south of Cape Prince of Wales, except each vessel owned or bareboat chartered and operated by the United States, or by a state or its political subdivision, or by a foreign nation, and not engaged in commerce, must have a satellite navigation receiver with
o Automatic acquisition of satellites
o Position updates derived from satellites
o A system that is found by the commandant

Question 123

RATE OF TURN INDICATOR - Each vessel of ________________ gross tons or more constructed on or after September 1, 1984, shall be fitted with a rate of turn indicator.

Answer 123

100,000 gross tons

Question 124

AIS Class A device
o A self-propelled vessel of 65 feet or more in length, engaged in commercial service.
o A towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 horsepower, engaged in commercial service.
o A self-propelled vessel that is certificated to carry more than 150 passengers.
o A self-propelled vessel engaged in dredging operations in or near a commercial channel or shipping fairway in a manner likely to restrict or affect navigation of other vessels.

Answer 124

AIS Class A device
o A self-propelled vessel of 65 feet or more in length, engaged in commercial service.
o A towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 horsepower, engaged in commercial service.
o A self-propelled vessel that is certificated to carry more than 150 passengers.
o A self-propelled vessel engaged in dredging operations in or near a commercial channel or shipping fairway in a manner likely to restrict or affect navigation of other vessels.

Question 125

AIS Class B Device
o Fishing industry vessels;
o Vessels identified in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section that are certificated to carry less than 150 passengers and that—
 Do not operate in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) or Vessel Movement Reporting System (VMRS) area defined in Table 161.12(c) of §161.12 of this chapter, and
 Do not operate at speeds in excess of 14 knots; and
 Vessels identified in paragraph (b)(1)(iv) of this section engaged in dredging operations.

Answer 125

AIS Class B Device
o Fishing industry vessels;
o Vessels identified in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section that are certificated to carry less than 150 passengers and that—
 Do not operate in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) or Vessel Movement Reporting System (VMRS) area defined in Table 161.12(c) of §161.12 of this chapter, and
 Do not operate at speeds in excess of 14 knots; and
 Vessels identified in paragraph (b)(1)(iv) of this section engaged in dredging operations.

Question 126

SOLAS AIS
o A vessel of 300 gross tonnage or more, on an international voyage.
o A vessel of 150 gross tonnage or more, when carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage.
* AIS must be maintained in effective operating condition, which includes the ability to reinitialize the AIS, which requires access to and knowledge of the AIS power source and password;
* AIS – ASM (Application specific messaging) Not more than one ASM per minute
* Portable only to the extent that electromagnetic interference does not affect the proper function of existing navigation and communication equipment on board and such that only one AIS device may be transmitting on board a vessel at any one time
* AIS Pilot Plug. The AIS Pilot Plug on any vessel subject to pilotage by other than the vessel Master or crew must be readily available and easily accessible from the primary conning position of the vessel and permanently affixed (not an extension cord) and adjacent (within 3 feet) to a 120-volt 50/60 Hz AC power receptacle (NEMA 5-15).

Answer 126

SOLAS AIS
o A vessel of 300 gross tonnage or more, on an international voyage.
o A vessel of 150 gross tonnage or more, when carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage.
* AIS must be maintained in effective operating condition, which includes the ability to reinitialize the AIS, which requires access to and knowledge of the AIS power source and password;
* AIS – ASM (Application specific messaging) Not more than one ASM per minute
* Portable only to the extent that electromagnetic interference does not affect the proper function of existing navigation and communication equipment on board and such that only one AIS device may be transmitting on board a vessel at any one time
* AIS Pilot Plug. The AIS Pilot Plug on any vessel subject to pilotage by other than the vessel Master or crew must be readily available and easily accessible from the primary conning position of the vessel and permanently affixed (not an extension cord) and adjacent (within 3 feet) to a 120-volt 50/60 Hz AC power receptacle (NEMA 5-15).

Question 127

NAVIGATIONAL SAFETY, CHARTS, EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR TOWING VESSELS
* Marine Radar
* Searchlight – directable from steering station capable of illuminating objects at a distance of at least 2 times the distance of the tow.
* VHF-FM Radio – Channel 13 and 16
o U.S. towing vessel of 26 feet (about 8 meters) or more in length, except a public vessel, must hold a ship-radio-station license for radio transmitters (including radar and EPIRBs), and each operator must hold a restricted operator’s license or higher.
* Magnetic Compass – Illuminated card type, readable from main steering station
* Echo Depth Sounding Device - readable from main steering station
* Electronic Position Fixing Device
* Charts or Maps by the NOS (same requirements as other vessels)

Answer 127

NAVIGATIONAL SAFETY, CHARTS, EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR TOWING VESSELS
* Marine Radar
* Searchlight – directable from steering station capable of illuminating objects at a distance of at least 2 times the distance of the tow.
* VHF-FM Radio – Channel 13 and 16
o U.S. towing vessel of 26 feet (about 8 meters) or more in length, except a public vessel, must hold a ship-radio-station license for radio transmitters (including radar and EPIRBs), and each operator must hold a restricted operator’s license or higher.
* Magnetic Compass – Illuminated card type, readable from main steering station
* Echo Depth Sounding Device - readable from main steering station
* Electronic Position Fixing Device
* Charts or Maps by the NOS (same requirements as other vessels)

Question 128

REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS
* Each District Commander and_______ _______ _________ _________ control Vessel movements safety zones and VTS areas.

Answer 128

CAPTAIN OF THE PORT

Question 129

Gastineau Channel (Juneau)
o Safety zone North shore of Gastineau to Rock Dump (general location)
o Special Regulations
 All vessels may transit or navigate within the safety zone
 No vessels, other than a large passenger (including cruise ships and ferries) may anchor within the safety zone without the express consent from the Captain of the Port, Southeast Alaska

Answer 129

Gastineau Channel (Juneau)
o Safety zone North shore of Gastineau to Rock Dump (general location)
o Special Regulations
 All vessels may transit or navigate within the safety zone
 No vessels, other than a large passenger (including cruise ships and ferries) may anchor within the safety zone without the express consent from the Captain of the Port, Southeast Alaska

Question 130

DEFINITION - High Capacity Passenger Vessel (HCPV) passenger vessel greater than 100ft authorized to carry more than ___________ passengers

Answer 130

500 passengers

Question 131

Security Zone – 100 yards around ESCORTED HCPV or Alaska Marine Highway Vessels

Answer 131

USCG occasionally escorts cruise ships in and out of port like they do for WSF

Question 132

Safety Zones Independence Day
o All navigable waters of Taiya Inlet within a 300- yard radius of the fireworks launching point located on the White Pass and Yukon Railway Dock vicinity small boat harbor Skagway
o All navigable waters of Portage Cove, Haines, AK within a 300-yard radius around the fireworks launch area, centered at approximate position. All navigable waters of Wrangell Harbor within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch platform

Answer 132

Safety Zones Independence Day
o All navigable waters of Taiya Inlet within a 300- yard radius of the fireworks launching point located on the White Pass and Yukon Railway Dock vicinity small boat harbor Skagway
o All navigable waters of Portage Cove, Haines, AK within a 300-yard radius around the fireworks launch area, centered at approximate position. All navigable waters of Wrangell Harbor within a 300-yard radius of the fireworks launch platform

Question 133

Naval Vessels US Naval vessels greater than 100ft
o Naval vessels have a protection zone of 500 yards
o Within a Naval Protection Zone, no vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of large naval vessels (no clue what is considered a large vessel)

Answer 133

Naval Vessels US Naval vessels greater than 100ft
o Naval vessels have a protection zone of 500 yards
o Within a Naval Protection Zone, no vessel or person is allowed within 100 yards of large naval vessels (no clue what is considered a large vessel)

Question 134

LONG RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING (LRIT)
* Ships engaged on an international voyage are required to transmit position reports:
o Passenger ships including Hight Speed Passenger Craft
o Cargo Ships and HSC 300grt or more
o MODU while underway
* LRIT required to transmit in 6 hour intervals
* EXEMPT Fitted with an operating automatic identification system (AIS), under 33 CFR 164.46, and operates only within 20 nautical miles of the United States baseline

Answer 134

LONG RANGE IDENTIFICATION AND TRACKING (LRIT)
* Ships engaged on an international voyage are required to transmit position reports:
o Passenger ships including Hight Speed Passenger Craft
o Cargo Ships and HSC 300grt or more
o MODU while underway
* LRIT required to transmit in 6 hour intervals
* EXEMPT Fitted with an operating automatic identification system (AIS), under 33 CFR 164.46, and operates only within 20 nautical miles of the United States baseline

Question 135

SPECIAL REGULATIONS GLACIER BAY
* Charter vessel means any motor vessel under 100 tons gross (U.S. System) or 2,000 tons gross (International Convention System) engaged in transport of passengers for hire and certified to carry no more than 12 passengers overnight and no more than 49 passengers for daytime use. Charter vessels also include any uninspected motor vessel measuring less than 200 tons gross (U.S. Tonnage ‘‘Simplified Measurement System”) and not more than 24 meters (79 feet) in length engaged in transport of passengers for hire

Answer 135

SPECIAL REGULATIONS GLACIER BAY
* Charter vessel means any motor vessel under 100 tons gross (U.S. System) or 2,000 tons gross (International Convention System) engaged in transport of passengers for hire and certified to carry no more than 12 passengers overnight and no more than 49 passengers for daytime use. Charter vessels also include any uninspected motor vessel measuring less than 200 tons gross (U.S. Tonnage ‘‘Simplified Measurement System”) and not more than 24 meters (79 feet) in length engaged in transport of passengers for hire

Question 136

DEFINITION - Cruise ship means any motor vessel of at least 100 tons gross (U.S. System) or 2,000 tons gross (International Convention System) certificated to carry more than 12 passengers for hire

Answer 136

DEFINITION - Cruise ship means any motor vessel of at least 100 tons gross (U.S. System) or 2,000 tons gross (International Convention System) certificated to carry more than 12 passengers for hire

Question 137

DEFINITION - Tour vessel means any motor vessel of less than 100 tons gross (U.S. System) or 2,000 tons gross (International Convention System) engaged in transport of passengers for hire and certificated to carry more than 12 passengers overnight or more than 49 passengers for daytime use

Answer 137

DEFINITION - Tour vessel means any motor vessel of less than 100 tons gross (U.S. System) or 2,000 tons gross (International Convention System) engaged in transport of passengers for hire and certificated to carry more than 12 passengers overnight or more than 49 passengers for daytime use

Question 138

BARTLETT COVE PUBLIC DOCK - Docking, tying down, or securing aircraft is prohibited except at the designated aircraft float at the Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock. Docking, tying down, or securing aircraft to the Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock for longer than 3 hours in a 24-hour period is prohibited

Answer 138

Docking, tying down, or securing aircraft is prohibited except at the designated aircraft float at the Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock. Docking, tying down, or securing aircraft to the Bartlett Cove Public Use Dock for longer than 3 hours in a 24-hour period is prohibited

Question 139

BARTLETT COVE PUBLIC DOCK - Utilizing the fuel dock for activities other than fueling and waste pump-out is prohibited. Other uses may be authorized by the Superintendent to protect park resources or public safety.

Answer 139

Utilizing the fuel dock for activities other than fueling and waste pump-out is prohibited. Other uses may be authorized by the Superintendent to protect park resources or public safety.

Question 140

BARTLETT COVE PUBLIC DOCK - Leaving a vessel unattended on the fuel dock for any length of time is prohibited.

Answer 140

Leaving a vessel unattended on the fuel dock for any length of time is prohibited.

Question 141

BARTLETT COVE PUBLIC DOCK - Using electrical shore power for vessels is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Superintendent.

Answer 141

Using electrical shore power for vessels is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Superintendent.

Question 142

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE PERMITS-
o In Glacier Bay from June 1 through August 31 an individual must have a permit from the NPS issued for a specific vessel for a specific period of time.
o From June 1 through August 31, when the operator of a private vessel enters Glacier Bay for the first time that calendar year, the operator must go directly to the Bartlett Cove Ranger Station for orientation.
o From May 1 through September 30, the operator of a private vessel must immediately notify the Bartlett Cove Ranger Station of the vessel’s entry to or exit from Glacier Bay.
o A cruise ship must have a concession contract to operate in Glacier Bay.
o A tour vessel, charter vessel, and passenger ferry must have a commercial authorization to operate in Glacier Bay.
o The operator of a cruise ship, tour vessel, charter vessel, and passenger ferry must notify the Bartlett Cove Ranger Station of the vessel’s entry into Glacier Bay within 48 hours in advance of entering Glacier Bay or immediately upon entry.
o Cruise ships and tour vessels are prohibited from operating in the Beardslee Entrance and at the entrance to Adams Inlet, as defined as waters within the Wilderness boundaries in those respective areas.
o Off-boat activity from a cruise ship, tour vessel, or charter vessel is prohibited, unless authorized by the superintendent.
o Off-boat activity from a passenger ferry is prohibited, except for passenger access at the Bartlett Cove docks.
o A passenger ferry must travel a direct course between the mouth of Glacier Bay and Bartlett Cove

Answer 142

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE PERMITS-
o In Glacier Bay from June 1 through August 31 an individual must have a permit from the NPS issued for a specific vessel for a specific period of time.
o From June 1 through August 31, when the operator of a private vessel enters Glacier Bay for the first time that calendar year, the operator must go directly to the Bartlett Cove Ranger Station for orientation.
o From May 1 through September 30, the operator of a private vessel must immediately notify the Bartlett Cove Ranger Station of the vessel’s entry to or exit from Glacier Bay.
o A cruise ship must have a concession contract to operate in Glacier Bay.
o A tour vessel, charter vessel, and passenger ferry must have a commercial authorization to operate in Glacier Bay.
o The operator of a cruise ship, tour vessel, charter vessel, and passenger ferry must notify the Bartlett Cove Ranger Station of the vessel’s entry into Glacier Bay within 48 hours in advance of entering Glacier Bay or immediately upon entry.
o Cruise ships and tour vessels are prohibited from operating in the Beardslee Entrance and at the entrance to Adams Inlet, as defined as waters within the Wilderness boundaries in those respective areas.
o Off-boat activity from a cruise ship, tour vessel, or charter vessel is prohibited, unless authorized by the superintendent.
o Off-boat activity from a passenger ferry is prohibited, except for passenger access at the Bartlett Cove docks.
o A passenger ferry must travel a direct course between the mouth of Glacier Bay and Bartlett Cove

Question 143

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE RESTRICTIONS VESSEL ENTRY -
o Cruise ships and tour vessels are limited to the daily vessel quota year-round. Charter and private vessels are not subject to quotas from September through May.
o The superintendent will annually determine the cruise ship quota. This determination will be based upon applicable authorities, appropriate public comment and available scientific and other information. The number will be subject to the maximum daily vessel quota of two vessels
o From June 1 through August 31, the superintendent will designate one private vessel permit from the daily quota of 25 as a transit permit

Answer 143

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE RESTRICTIONS VESSEL ENTRY -
o Cruise ships and tour vessels are limited to the daily vessel quota year-round. Charter and private vessels are not subject to quotas from September through May.
o The superintendent will annually determine the cruise ship quota. This determination will be based upon applicable authorities, appropriate public comment and available scientific and other information. The number will be subject to the maximum daily vessel quota of two vessels
o From June 1 through August

Question 144

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE VESSEL OPERATING RESTRICTIONS -
o Operating a vessel within ¼ nautical mile of a whale is prohibited, except for a commercial fishing vessel authorized under this subpart that is actively trolling, setting, or pulling long lines, or setting or pulling crab pots.
o The operator of a vessel inadvertently positioned within ¼ nautical mile of a whale must immediately slow the vessel to ten knots or less, without shifting into reverse unless impact is likely. The operator must direct or maintain the vessel on as steady a course as possible away from the whale until at least ¼ nautical mile of separation is established. Failure to take such action is prohibited.
o The operator of a vessel or seaplane positioned within ½ nautical mile of a whale is prohibited from altering course or speed in a manner that results in decreasing the distance between the whale and the vessel or seaplane.

Answer 144

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE VESSEL OPERATING RESTRICTIONS -
o Operating a vessel within ¼ nautical mile of a whale is prohibited, except for a commercial fishing vessel authorized under this subpart that is actively trolling, setting, or pulling long lines, or setting or pulling crab pots.
o The operator of a vessel inadvertently positioned within ¼ nautical mile of a whale must immediately slow the vessel to ten knots or less, without shifting into reverse unless impact is likely. The operator must direct or maintain the vessel on as steady a course as possible away from the whale until at least ¼ nautical mile of separation is established. Failure to take such action is prohibited.
o The operator of a vessel or seaplane positioned within ½ nautical mile of a whale is prohibited from altering course or speed in a manner that results in decreasing the distance between the whale and the vessel or seaplane.

Question 145

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE VESSEL SPEED RESTRICTIONS-
o From May 15 through September 30, in designated whale waters the following are prohibited:
 Operating a motor vessel at more than 20 knots
o speed through the water; or
 Operating a motor vessel at more than 13 knots speed through the water, when the superintendent has designated a maximum speed of 13 knots, or at a maximum speed designated by the superintendent based on NOAA guidelines or new scientific information.
 From July 1 through August 31, operating a motor vessel on Johns Hopkins Inlet waters south of 58°54.2’N. latitude (a line running due west from Jaw Point) at more than 10 knots speed through the water is prohibited.

Answer 145

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE VESSEL SPEED RESTRICTIONS-
o From May 15 through September 30, in designated whale waters the following are prohibited:
 Operating a motor vessel at more than 20 knots
o speed through the water; or
 Operating a motor vessel at more than 13 knots speed through the water, when the superintendent has designated a maximum speed of 13 knots, or at a maximum speed designated by the superintendent based on NOAA guidelines or new scientific information.
 From July 1 through August 31, operating a motor vessel on Johns Hopkins Inlet waters south of 58°54.2’N. latitude (a line running due west from Jaw Point) at more than 10 knots speed through the water is prohibited.

Question 146

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE VESSEL NOISE RESTRICTIONS-
o June 1 through August 31, except on vessels in transit or as otherwise authorized by the superintendent, the use of generators or other non-propulsive motors (except a windlass) is prohibited from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. in Reid Inlet, Blue Mouse Cove and North Sandy Cove

Answer 146

GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK AND RESERVE VESSEL NOISE RESTRICTIONS-
o June 1 through August 31, except on vessels in transit or as otherwise authorized by the superintendent, the use of generators or other non-propulsive motors (except a windlass) is prohibited from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. in Reid Inlet, Blue Mouse Cove and North Sandy Cove

Question 147

MARINE SANITATION DEVICE STANDARD
* After Jan 30, 1980 If the device has a discharge, the effluent shall not have a fecal coliform bacterial count of greater than 200 per 100 milliliters, nor suspended solids greater than 150 mg/1.
* A State may completely prohibit the discharge from all vessels of any sewage, whether treated or not, into some or all of the waters within such State
* The Act must include
o A map showing the location of commercial and recreational pump-out facilities;
o A description of the location of pump-out facilities within waters designated for no discharge;

Answer 147

MARINE SANITATION DEVICE STANDARD
* After Jan 30, 1980 If the device has a discharge, the effluent shall not have a fecal coliform bacterial count of greater than 200 per 100 milliliters, nor suspended solids greater than 150 mg/1.
* A State may completely prohibit the discharge from all vessels of any sewage, whether treated or not, into some or all of the waters within such State
* The Act must include
o A map showing the location of commercial and recreational pump-out facilities;
o A description of the location of pump-out facilities within waters designated for no discharge;

Question 148

ENDANGERED MARINE AND ANADROMOUS SPECIES
* Approach, by any means, including by interception (i.e., placing a vessel in the path of an oncoming humpback whale so that the whale surfaces within 100 yards (91.4 m) of the vessel), within 100 yards (91.4 m) of any humpback whale
* Disrupt the normal behavior or prior activity of a whale by any other act or omission. A disruption of normal behavior may be manifested by, among other actions on the part of the whale, a rapid change in direction or speed; escape tactics such as prolonged diving, underwater course changes, underwater exhalation, or evasive swimming patterns; interruptions of breeding, nursing, or resting activities, attempts by a whale to shield a calf from a vessel or human observer by tail swishing or by other protective movement; or the abandonment of a previously frequented area

Answer 148

ENDANGERED MARINE AND ANADROMOUS SPECIES
* Approach, by any means, including by interception (i.e., placing a vessel in the path of an oncoming humpback whale so that the whale surfaces within 100 yards (91.4 m) of the vessel), within 100 yards (91.4 m) of any humpback whale
* Disrupt the normal behavior or prior activity of a whale by any other act or omission. A disruption of normal behavior may be manifested by, among other actions on the part of the whale, a rapid change in direction or speed; escape tactics such as prolonged diving, underwater course changes, underwater exhalation, or evasive swimming patterns; interruptions of breeding, nursing, or resting activities, attempts by a whale to shield a calf from a vessel or human observer by tail swishing or by other protective movement; or the abandonment of a previously frequented area