![]() ![]() In my experience, I'll see my vessel in Puget Sound about a third of the time cruising in the Seattle area with lots of gaps in my track as I move between AIS receiving stations. However, if you travel on the open water in an area with known networked AIS receivers, you will usually see yourself appear on MarineTraffic sporadically. the receiver would need to be within 5 miles of your position and if you are in a marina, it is almost guaranteed that you will not be seen) there is a low probability that you will see yourself on MarineTraffic. The vessel BOB HOPE (IMO: 9085297, MMSI 368836000) is a Naval/Naval Auxiliary built in 1998 (25 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of United States (USA). The vessel is sailing at a speed of 17.7 knots. Also, given all the other considerations mentioned above (e.g. The current position of BOB HOPE is at North Pacific Ocean reported 18 hours ago by AIS. Since the system is not formally organized but instead relies on anyone who decides to upload data to MarineTraffic, there is no guarantee that there is a receiver near your vessel. MarineTraffic is a wonderful system which uses AIS data received by hundreds of volunteer-operated AIS receivers around the world. Follow the link below to see the BoatUS Press Release.Probably the most common call we get is that users can't see themselves on online AIS sites such as. traffic, 9 for Strait of Juan de Fuca traffic to Protection Island, and 20 for Puget Sound traffic from Protection Island, 24 hours a day. Coast Guard’s Recreational Boating Manual for VTS Puget Sound at BOAT US recently published a press lease showing two instances where small recreational vessels passed too closely in front of two 600′ cargo ships. Contact commercial vessels in Puget Sound on VHF-FM channel 14/5A or channel 13. VTS Puget Sound The Vessel Traffic Center is located at Pier 36 in Seattle and monitors the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Rosario Strait, Admiralty Inlet, and Puget Sound south as far as Olympia.VHF-FM radio is monitored by nearby vessels ready to assist. Do not use a cell phone for a distress call.When necessary to communicate your position to a ship, contact commercial vessels by VHF-FM radio using the locally monitored frequency. ![]() Narrow passageways restrict movement for large vessels and make it dangerous for ships to alter their courses. Do not enter into the direct path of commercial vessels that are approaching bridges and locks.Never anchor in a shipping lane, and never tie up to a buoy or other navigational aid.Dangerously strong underwater currents (or wheel wash) created by the engines can extend for hundreds of yards from the ship or tugboat. Allow ample room when crossing or traveling behind a ship or tugboat.A pilot’s “blind spot” can extend for hundreds of feet in front of tugboats and towboats pushing barges. Never cross in front of a tugboat or between a tugboat and its tow.Cross traffic lanes at 90 degrees to the prevailing traffic or as practical.Be aware that there may be an unlit space of several hundred yards between bow and stern lights, such as when a tugboat is pushing a barge.Avoid commercial shipping traffic lanes by as wide of a margin as possible.Recreational vessel operators in shipping lanes need to watch for large ships and keep the following in mind. It is important to always allow plenty of space between your boat and the commercial vessel.Ĭommercial ships have limited views from the bridge and require long distances to come to a full stop-often ¾ to 1½ miles. Boating in the Pacific Northwest is about as good as it gets! More likely than not you will constantly see ferries and cargo ships navigating the same waters as recreational water craft. ![]()
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