I fish off the Or. and Wash. coasts as well as the waters off of Vancouver Island BC..

What is the sequence of rescue when I activate my
distress beacon in Canadian waters.

What if Im 20 + miles off shore ...
Are the Canadians required to respond?

thanks. id. p.

 

I have heard a couple of different answers regarding the question of what channel to use for radio checks, so would love to 'get the answer from the horses mouth' so to speak.

Doing a radio check before leaving port, do I use channel 16 for the hail? Do I use a different channel? I am usually heading out of Newport, OR. I have tried channel 22 in many instances, but usually don't get a response unless I use 16.

What is the Coast Guards preferred method? (i.e. "Requesting radio check" for hail?)
A dedicated thread for asking the CG is a great idea! :yay: :bowdown:

 

I have heard a couple of different answers regarding the question of what channel to use for radio checks, so would love to 'get the answer from the horses mouth' so to speak.

Doing a radio check before leaving port, do I use channel 16 for the hail? Do I use a different channel? I am usually heading out of Newport, OR. I have tried channel 22 in many instances, but usually don't get a response unless I use 16.

What is the Coast Guards preferred method? (i.e. "Requesting radio check" for hail?)
A dedicated thread for asking the CG is a great idea! :yay: :bowdown:

The correct channel is 22A, I am a tug boat Captain. I highly suggest ordering a coast pilot 7 book. These books have a ton of information for west cost ports.

 

Question-
In looking for a boat, I am finding 19 and 20' boats with a rating of 5 persons or 1500lbs w/cargo. If I have a family of 6, 2 are 7yo and 2 are 1yo, total weight not including cargo is around 525lbs.

Would I be in violation if all were on board even though we are well below the maximum weight?

Seems like a question that I should know the answer to, but I don't. :help:

Good thread!

Bird Dog

 

 

Rough bar lights....

In the Siuslaw the rough bar lights are on often when the bar is flat as a board. No CG boats on site and pleasure craft leaving at will. Is this a violation?.....

And why dont they turn the lights off when it is flat?.....

 

Why would 3 different MSO's give me 3 different answers about upgrading my license?

 

Angus:

Great Question. Having held a license since 1984 and moving all over the place I feel your pain. The problem falls down to the individual licensing authority’s interpretation of the regulation. This problem has persisted for years.

There is movement within the Coast Guard to centralize the licensing process having one location nation wide to process applications. I do not know how they plan to do this but it would remove any interpretation to the regulations.

In the mean time if you feel you have been unjustly evaluated you can appeal the decision in writing.

Dan

 

I.D. PAinter,

The people that will respomnmd is who ever can get there first. In most cases both Canadian and UCGS will respond.

Dan

 

Reel Knotty:

It is best to make contact on channel 16 and switch over to any other working frequncy. You do not necessarily have to use the Coast Guard for a radio check. If you have a friend that you can call that will also work.

Dan

 

Bird Dog:

In the case you discribe the total weight would be what is looked at.

Dan

 

Earlybird007:

I would call the Coast Guard to clarify the restriction or you can listen to 1610 AM and hear the bar restrictions. You have to realise that the bar may be restricteed to a certain size of vessel due to the conditions. Even with as small as a 4 foot swell there could possibly be a restriction in place for vessels 16 feet and under.

The area that can be restricted is fairly large and you may only have hazardous conditions in one portion of that area. It all depends on the assesment of the unit Commanding Officer as to what the risk is at the time. I suggest listening up to the 1610 AM broadcast to see what the restriction currently is and then go from there.

Dan

 

WOW! Thanks Dan. This is the first time I have been on in a few days. Been busy since last Thursday. Received my list of jobs, and the race was on. I'll post the result in another thread.

cs

 

just woundering about non-coast guard boats [ie: fish/game, police, sherrif, coast guard aux, etc] do they have the right to board without probable cause when outside of state waters? We were boarded by fish/game 2 years ago, in the process they managed to break some of our equipment in the transfer of armed officer. What recourse or legal options do we have out side of state waters 40 miles off shore. I tend to allow any armed person with a badge on board but have heard from others that we can say "board us back at the dock". Is this true? The transfer of the officer at the time was not real safe for him or my boat and equipment. Not a law breaker but would prefer these interactions were done in a safe manor to personal and equipment.

Thanks

 

just woundering about non-coast guard boats [ie: fish/game, police, sherrif, coast guard aux, etc] do they have the right to board without probable cause when outside of state waters? We were boarded by fish/game 2 years ago, in the process they managed to break some of our equipment in the transfer of armed officer. What recourse or legal options do we have out side of state waters 40 miles off shore. I tend to allow any armed person with a badge on board but have heard from others that we can say "board us back at the dock". Is this true? The transfer of the officer at the time was not real safe for him or my boat and equipment. Not a law breaker but would prefer these interactions were done in a safe manor to personal and equipment.

Thanks

The state statutes allow thier officers vertually the same authority as the Coast Guard when it comes to enforcing safety. They also have the authority to board outside of 3 miles when it involves state regulated fisheries. Fish and Game officers are also allowed by statute to enforce Nationala Marine Fisheries regulations.

If you had equipment damaged during the course of a boarding I would suggest contacting them directly and get information on how you could make a claim. To me this is not a huge issue and they should be more than helpful in resolving the claim. The same holds true if we come on board and damage anything. You have due process to recover damages.

Dan

 

Second Season,
I cannot answer for other agencies. My suggestion would be to contact them and ask about their policies, procedures, authority and jurisdiction for boarding vessels offshore. Each state could be different on what they claim to be state waters. I can't recall what OSP stated at the conference.

The Coast Guard Aux. does volunteer courtesy vessel inspections. That's it.

cs

 

thanks i figured USCG had the finial say outside of state waters in "US waters".

 

I'm overpowered according to the "U.S. Coast Guard information" plate on my boat. Can I get a ticket for this? Thanks

 

Yes you can. The horse power requirements have to do with the overall stability of the vessel. You can see how those calulations are made by doing to:

http://www.uscgboating.org/safety/boatbuilder/safeloading/safeloading.htm

Dan

 

I will be out of the office for the next week so if there is something that the others can not answer I will attend to it upon my return.

Dan

 

I was towed in by the Coast Guard last summer. I appreciated their help and everything went great. When getting my post tow vessel check they told me I needed some special equipment when boating more than 30 miles offshore. I don't question that and have no problem with that. The only problem I have is nobody seems to know what I need. I think it was parachute flares and some other stuff. I can't find a list anywhere. Do you know what I need above and beyond what is normally required on-board to operate 30 miles or more offshore?

As always, thanks for your time USCG!

Jesse

 

I am preparing to take the four exams for Inland Masters 100 ton at the PDX REC. Do you know if the questions for the Rules of the Road portion of the exam will only cover Inland rules or will there also be International rules questions as well? I have been given two different answers so far. Do you know of someone who is involved with the exam process that I can question about this and some other concerns?

Thanks,

Eric

P.S. If anyone else has had experience with these exams I would love to hear from you!

 

My recommendation is that if you are going for a 100 ton you take both exams and get your near coastal endorsement. If you are spending the money why not do them both instead of having to spend more money in the future when you want to gain the endorsement.

You will find that there is not much difference between inland and international rules and in fact inland is harder because there are more light shapes and odd things from the annex's such as lighted dredge pipe, etc. My point is don't short change yourself.

Dan

 

Jesse,
Are you recreational or commercial? What is the boat length? Documented/Undocumented?

CS

 

Eric, I have never heard of an "inland master's 100 ton."

With any of the standard 50 ton or 100 ton licenses (that I'm familiar with), you are tested on both inland & international.

Seems if you called the test center in Portland or Seattle they'd clarify it. Did you speak with them yet?

- MM

PDX (503) 240-9346
Seattle (206) 220-7327

 

Seems if you called the test center in Portland or Seattle they'd clarify it. Did you speak with them yet?

- Mm

License is "Master and Mate Inland"

I did talk with the Portland office. This is where I got the two answers to my question. I'll try Beth as recommended. My gut feeling is that it will include both but it would be nice if only the inland rules were tested.

 

Nehalemguy, I would recommend calling the Portland MSO and ask for Beth, she has been very helpful. I wouldn't waste time on the Seattle office.

 

I was thinking the same thing....about inland being harder because of the more "obscure" things.....like the Huey Long bridge on the MS River.....

The rules are pretty much all just rote memorization anyways, so if you're gonna cram, just cram some more in there.

 

I am recreational in a 21' North River SeaHawk.

 

There is a thread on the main board asking about inspections:

http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?p=1456799#post1456799

Maybe you could add some input.

Thanks,
GRIFF

 

Thankd Griff, Done..

Dan

 

Hope I didn't get you into too big a briar patch! :redface:

Thanks!
GRIFF