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(continued) mely one prolonged followed by two short blasts.
(d) A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when carrying out her work at anchor, shall instead of the signals prescribed in (g) of this subsection sound the signal prescribed in (c) of this subsection.
(e) A vessel towed or if more than one vessel is towed the last vessel of the tow, if manned, shall at intervals of not more than two minutes sound four blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by three short blasts. When practicable, this signal shall be made immediately after the signal made by the towing vessel.
(f) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and shall give the signals prescribed in (a) or (b) of this subsection.
(g) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than one minute ring the bell rapidly for about five seconds. In a vessel of one hundred meters (328.1 feet) or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about five seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one prolonged and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.
(h) A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and if required the gong signal prescribed in (g) of this subsection and shall, in addition, give three separate and distinct strokes on the bell immediately before and after the rapid ringing of the bell. A vessel aground may in addition sound an appropriate whistle signal.
(i) A vessel of less than twelve meters (39.4 feet) in length shall not be obliged to give the above-mentioned signals but, if she does not, shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than two minutes.
(j) A pilot vessel when engaged on pilotage duty may in addition to the signals prescribed in (a), (b), or (g) of this subsection sound an identity signal consisting of four short blasts.
(4) Sound signals in restricted visibility - Inland waters. In or near an area of restricted visibility, whether by day or night, the signals prescribed in this subsection shall be used as follows:
(a) A power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than two minutes, one prolonged blast.
(b) A power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making no way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than two minutes, two prolonged blasts in succession with an interval of about two seconds between them.
(c) A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, whether under way or at anchor; a sailing vessel; a vessel engaged in fishing, whether underway or at anchor; and a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the signals prescribed in (a) or (b) of this subsection, sound at intervals of not more than two minutes, three blasts in succession, namely, one prolonged followed by two short blasts.
(d) A vessel towed or if more than one vessel is towed the last vessel of the tow, if manned, shall at intervals of not more than two minutes sound four blasts in succession; namely, one prolonged followed by three short blasts. When practicable, this signal shall be made immediately after the signal made by the towing vessel.
(e) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and shall give the signals prescribed in (a) or (b) of this subsection.
(f) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than one minute ring the bell rapidly for about five seconds. In a vessel of one hundred meters (328.1 feet) or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about five seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession; namely, one short, one prolonged and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.
(g) A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and if required the gong signal prescribed in (f) of this subsection and shall, in addition, give three separate and distinct strokes on the bell immediately before and after the rapid ringing of the bell. A vessel aground may in addition sound an appropriate whistle signal.
(h) A vessel of less than twelve meters (39.4 feet) in length shall not be obliged to give the above-mentioned signals but, if she does not, shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than two minutes.
(i) A pilot vessel when engaged on pilotage duty may in addition to the signals prescribed in (a), (b), or (f) of this subsection sound an identity signal consisting of four short blasts.
(j) The following vessels shall not be required to sound signals as prescribed in (f) of this subsection when anchored in a special anchorage area designated by the United States Coast Guard:
(i) A vessel of less than twenty meters (65.6 feet) in length; and
(ii) A barge, canal boat, scow or other nondescript craft.
(5) Signals to attract attention - International and inland waters.
(a) If necessary to attract the attention of another vessel, any vessel may make light or sound signals that cannot be mistaken for any signal authorized elsewhere in these requirements, or may direct the beam of her searchlight in the direction of the danger, in such a way as not to embarrass any vessel.
(b) For international waters only, any light to attract the attention of another vessel shall be such that it cannot be mistaken for any aid to navigation. For the purpose of this subsection the use of high intensity intermittent or revolving lights, such as strobe lights, shall be avoided.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400, 88.12.065, 88.12.125, 88.12.245 and chapter 33, CFR Part 175.15. 94-16-027, § 352-60-066, filed 7/25/94, effective 8/25/94.]
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352-60-070
Steering and sailing.
The requirements in this section meet the rules established in Chapter 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 81 and 82, and shall be construed to supplement federal laws and regulations. Federal laws and regulations shall control if any requirement is inconsistent with federal laws and regulations.
(1) Application - International and inland waters. The requirements in this section shall apply in any conditions of visibility.
(2) Look-out - International and inland waters. Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.
(3) Safe speed - International and inland waters. Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. In determining a safe speed the following factors shall be among those taken into account by:
(a) All vessels:
(i) The state of visibility;
(ii) The traffic density including concentrations of fishing vessels or any other vessels;
(iii) The maneuverability of the vessel with special reference to stopping distance and turning ability in the prevailing conditions;
(iv) At night the presence of background light such as from shore lights or from back scatter of her own lights;
(v) The state of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards;
(vi) The draft in relation to the available depth of water;
(b) Additionally, by vessels with operational radar:
(i) The characteristics, efficiency and limitations of the radar equipment;
(ii) Any constraints imposed by the radar range scale in use;
(iii) The effect on radar detection of the sea state, weather, and other sources of interference;
(iv) The possibility that small vessels, ice and other floating objects may not be detected by radar at an adequate range;
(v) The number, location, and movement of vessels detected by radar; and
(vi) The more exact assessment of the visibility that may be possible when radar is used to determine the range of vessels or other objects in the vicinity.
(4) Risk of collision - International and inland waters. Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist.
(a) Proper use shall be made of radar equipment if fitted and operational, including long-range scanning to obtain early warning of risk of collision and radar plotting or equivalent systematic observation of detected objects.
(b) Assumptions shall not be made on the basis of scanty information, especially scanty radar information.
(c) In determining if risk of collision exists the following considerations shall be among those taken into account:
(i) Such risk shall be deemed to exist if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change; and
(ii) Such risk may sometimes exist even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a very large vessel or a tow, or when approaching a vessel at close range.
(5) Action to avoid collision - International and inland waters.
(a) Any action to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship.
(b) Any alteration of course or speed to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar; a succession of small alterations of course and/or speed should be avoided.
(c) If there is sufficient sea room, alteration of course alone may be the most effective action to avoid a close-quarters situation provided that it is made in good time, is substantial and does not result in another close-quarters situation.
(d) Action taken to avoid collision with another vessel shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance. The effectiveness of the action shall be carefully checked until the other vessel is finally past and clear.
(e) If necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to assess the situation, a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion.
(f)(i) A vessel which, by any of these requirements, is required not to impede the passage or safe passage of another vessel shall, when required by the circumstances of the case, take early action to allow sufficient sea room for the safe passage of the other vessel.
(ii) A vessel required not to impede the passage or safe passage of another vessel is not relieved of this obligation if approaching the other vessel so as to involve risk of collision and shall, when taking action, have full regard to the action which may be required by the requirements of this part.
(iii) A vessel, the passage of which is not to be impeded remains fully obliged to comply with the requirements of this part when the two vessels are approaching one another so as to involve risk of collision.
(6) Narrow channels - International waters.
(a) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable.
(b) A vessel of less than twenty meters (65.6 feet) in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.
(c) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway.
(d) A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within that channel or fairway. The latter vessel shall use the danger signal prescribed in WAC 352-60-066 (1)(d) if in doubt as to the intention of the crossing vessel.
(e) In a narrow channel or fairway:
(i) When overtaking can take place only if the vessel to be overtaken has to take action to permit safe passing, the vessel intending to overtake shall indicate her intention by sounding the appropriate signal prescribed in WAC 352-60-066 (1)(c)(i). The vessel to be overtaken shall, if in agreement, sound the appropriate signal prescribed in WAC 352-60-066 (1)(c)(ii) and take steps to permit safe passing. If in doubt she shall sound the signals prescribed in WAC 352-60-066 (1)(d).
(ii) This subsection does not relieve the overtaking vessel of her obligation under subsection (11) of this section.
(f) A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate with particular alertness and caution and shall sound the appropriate signal prescribed in WAC 352-60-066 (1)(e).
(g) Any vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
(7) Narrow channels - Inland waters.
(a) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her starboard side as is safe and practicable.
(b) A vessel of less than twenty meters (65.6 feet) in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway.
(c) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway.
(d) A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within that channel or fairway. The latter vessel shall use the danger signal prescribed in WAC 352-60-066 (2)(d) if in doubt as to the intention of the crossing vessel.
(e) In a narrow channel or fairway:
(i) When overtaking, the vessel intending to overtake shall indicate her intention by sounding the appropriate signal prescribed in WAC 352-60-066 (2)(c) and take steps to permit safe passing. The overtaken vessel, if in agreement, shall sound the same signal. If in doubt she shall sound the danger signal prescribed in WAC 352-60-066 (2)(d).
(ii) This requirement does not relieve the overtaking vessel of her obligation under subsection (11) of this section.
(f) A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate with particular alertness and caution and shall sound the appropriate signal prescribed in WAC 352-60-066 (2)(e).
(g) Every vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
(8) Vessel traffic separation schemes - International and inland waters.
(a) This subsection applies to traffic separation schemes and does not relieve any vessel of her obligation under any other requirement.
(b) A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall:
(i) Proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general direction of traffic flow for that lane;
(ii) So far as practicable keep clear of a traffic separation line or separation zone;
(iii) Normally join or leave a traffic lane at the termination of the lane, but when joining or leaving from either side shall do so at as small an angle to the general direction of traffic flow as practicable.
(c) A vessel shall, so far as practicable, avoid crossing traffic lanes but if obliged to do so shall cross on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow.
(d)(i) A vessel shall not use an inshore traffic zone when she can safely use the appropriate traffic lane within the adjacent traffic separation scheme. However, vessels of less than twenty meters (65.6 feet) in length, sailing vessels and vessels engaged in fishing may use the inshore traffic zone.
(ii) Notwithstanding (d)(i) of this subsection, a vessel may use an inshore traffic zone when en route to or from a port, offshore installation or structure, pilot station or any other place situated within the inshore traffic zone, or to avoid immediate danger.
(e) A vessel other than a crossing vessel or a vessel joining or leaving a lane shall not normally enter a separation zone or cross a separation line except:
(i) In cases of emergency to avoid immediate danger;
(ii) To engage in fishing within a separation zone.
(f) A vessel navigating in areas near the terminations of traffic separation schemes shall do so with particular caution.
(g) A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a traffic separation scheme or in areas near its terminations.
(h) A vessel not using a traffic separation scheme shall avoid it by as wide a margin as is practicable.
(i) A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any vessel following a traffic lane.
(j) A vessel of less than twenty meters (65.6 feet) in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of a power-driven vessel following a traffic lane.
(k) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when engaged in an operation for the maintenance of safety of navigation in a traffic separation scheme is exempted from complying with this subsection to the extent necessary to carry out the operation.
(l) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when engaged in an operation for the laying, servicing or picking up of a submarine cable, within a traffic separation scheme, is exempted from complying with this subsection to the extent necessary to carry out the operation.
(9) Conduct of vessels in sight of one another - International waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another.
(a) Sailing vessels - When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:
(i) When each has the wind on a different side, the vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other;
(ii) When both have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward;
(iii) If a vessel with the wind on the port side sees a vessel to windward and cannot determine with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or on the starboard side, she shall keep out of the way of the other.
(b) For the purposes of this subsection the windward side shall be deemed to be the side opposite to that on which the mainsail is carried or, in the case of a square-rigged vessel, the side opposite to that on which the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried.
(10) Conduct of vessels in sight of one another - Inland waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another.
(a) Sailing vessels - When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:
(i) When each has the wind on a different side, the vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other;
(ii) When both have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward; and
(iii) If a vessel with the wind on the port side sees a vessel to windward and cannot determine with certainty whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or on the starboard side, she shall keep out of the way of the other.
(b) For the purpose of this subsection the windward side shall be deemed to be the side opposite to that on which the mainsail is carried or, in the case of a square-rigged vessel, the side opposite to that on which the largest fore-and-aft sail is carried.
(11) Overtaking situation - International and inland waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another.
(a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken.
(b) A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam, that is, in such a position with reference to the vessel she is overtaking, that at night she would be able to see only the sternlight of that vessel but neither of her sidelights.
(c) When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether she is overtaking another, she shall assume that this is the case and act accordingly.
(d) Any subsequent alteration of the bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel within the meaning of these requirements or relieve her of the duty of keeping clear of the overtaken vessel until she is finally past and clear.
(12) Head-on situation - International waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another.
(a) When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.
(b) Such a situation shall be deemed to exist when a vessel sees the other ahead or nearly ahead and by night she could see the masthead lights of the other in a line or nearly in a line and/or both sidelights and by day she observes the corresponding aspect of the other vessel.
(c) When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether such a situation exists she shall assume that it does exist and act accordingly.
(13) Head-on situation - Inland waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another.
(a) Unless otherwise agreed, when two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.
(b) Such a situation shall be deemed to exist when a vessel sees the other ahead or nearly ahead and by night she could see the masthead lights of the other in a line or nearly in a line or both sidelights and by day she observes the corresponding aspect of the other vessel.
(c) When a vessel is in any doubt as to whether such a situation exists she shall assume that it does exist and act accordingly.
(14) Crossing situation - International waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another. When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
(15) Crossing situation - Inland waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another.
When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
(16) Action by give-way vessel - International waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another. Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
(17) Action by give-way vessel - Inland waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another. Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
(18) Action by stand-on vessel - International waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another.
(a) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep her course and speed. The latter vessel may, however, take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action in compliance with these requirements.
(b) When, from any cause, the vessel required to keep her course and speed finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision.
(c) A power-driven vessel which takes action in a crossing situation in accordance with (a) of this subsection to avoid collision with another power-driven vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, not alter course to port for a vessel on her own port side.
(d) This subsection does not relieve the give-way vessel of her obligation to keep out of the way.
(19) Action by stand-on vessel - Inland waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another.
(a) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep her course and speed. The latter vessel may, however, take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to her that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking appropriate action in compliance with these requirements.
(b) When, from any cause, the vessel required to keep her course and speed finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action of the give-way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision.
(c) A power-driven vessel which takes action in a crossing situation in accordance with (a) of this subsection to avoid collision with another power-driven vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, not alter course to port for a vessel on her own port side.
(d) This subsection does not relieve the give-way vessel of her obligation to keep out of the way.
(20) Responsibilities between vessels - International waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another. Except where subsections (6), (8), and (11) of this section otherwise require:
(a) A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
(i) A vessel not under command;
(ii) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver;
(iii) A vessel engaged in fishing;
(iv) A sailing vessel.
(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
(i) A vessel not under command;
(ii) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver;
(iii) A vessel engaged in fishing.
(c) A vessel engaged in fishing when underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of:
(i) A vessel not under command;
(ii) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
(d) Any vessel other than a vessel not under command or a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft, exhibiting the signals in WAC 352-60-060(9). A vessel constrained by her draft shall navigate with particular caution having full regard to her special condition.
(e) A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation. In circumstances, however, where risk of collision exists, she shall comply with the requirements of this section.
(21) Responsibilities between vessels - Inland waters. The requirements in this subsection apply to vessels in sight of one another. Except where subsections (7), (8), and (11) of this section otherwise require:
(a) A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
(i) A vessel not under command;
(ii) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver;
(iii) A vessel engaged in fishing;
(iv) A sailing vessel.
(b) A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:
(i) A vessel not under command;
(ii) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver;
(iii) A vessel engaged in fishing.
(c) A vessel engaged in fishing when underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of:
(i) A vessel not under command;
(ii) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
(d) A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation. In circumstances, however, where risk of collision exists, she shall comply with the requirements of this section.
(22) Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility - International waters.
(a) This subsection applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.
(b) Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver.
(c) Every vessel shall have due regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility when complying with subsections (1) through (8) of this section.
(d) A vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing and/or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall take avoiding action in ample time, provided that when such action consists of an alteration of course, so far as possible the following shall be avoided:
(i) An alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam, other than for a vessel being overtaken;
(ii) An alteration of course towards a vessel abeam or abaft the beam.
(e) Except where it has been determined that a risk of collision does not exist, every vessel which hears apparently forward of her beam the fog signal of another vessel, or which cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with another vessel forward of her beam, shall reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her course. She shall if necessary take all her way off and in any event navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.
(23) Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility - Inland waters.
(a) This subsection applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.
(b) Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver.
(c) Every vessel shall have due regard to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility when complying with subsections (1) through (8) of this section.
(d) A vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing and/or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall take avoiding action in ample time, provided that when such action consists of an alteration of course, so far as possible the following shall be avoided:
(i) An alteration of course to port for a vessel forward of the beam, other than for a vessel being overtaken;
(ii) An alteration of course towards a vessel abeam or abaft the beam.
(e) Except where it has been determined that a risk of collision does not exist, every vessel which hears, apparently forward of her beam, the fog signal of another vessel, or which cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with another vessel forward of her beam, shall reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her course. She shall if necessary take all her way off and in any event navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400, 88.12.065, 88.12.125, 88.12.245 and chapter 33, CFR Part 175.15. 94-16-027, § 352-60-070, filed 7/25/94, effective 8/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400. 84-11-057 (Order 79), § 352-60-070, filed 5/18/84.]
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352-60-080
Fire extinguisher required.
(1) Every vessel with a motor, except vessels with an outboard motor, less than twenty-six feet (7.9 meters) in length and of open construction, shall carry on board, fully charged and in serviceable condition the following hand portable United States Coast Guard approved fire extinguishers:
(a) Motorboats with no fixed fire extinguishing system in the machinery space and which are:
(i) Less than twenty-six feet (7.9 meters) in length - One extinguisher;
(ii) Twenty-six feet (7.9 meters) but less than forty feet (12 meters) in length - Two extinguishers;
(iii) Forty feet (12 meters) or longer in length - Three extinguishers.
(b) Motorboats with a fixed extinguishing system in the machinery space and which are:
(i) Less than twenty-six feet (7.9 meters) - No hand portable extinguisher required;
(ii) Twenty-six feet (7.9 meters) or longer in length, but less than forty feet (12 meters) in length - One extinguisher;
(iii) Forty feet (12 meters) or longer in length - Two extinguishers.
(2) The fire extinguishers required by this section are Class B-I as described in Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, 25.30, however, one Class B-II described in that regulation may be substituted for two Class B-I extinguishers.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400, 88.12.065, 88.12.125, 88.12.245 and chapter 33, CFR Part 175.15. 94-16-027, § 352-60-080, filed 7/25/94, effective 8/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400. 84-11-057 (Order 79), § 352-60-080, filed 5/18/84.]
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352-60-090
Backfire flame control.
No person shall operate or permit the operation of a vessel powered by a gasoline engine unless it meets the following requirements:
(1) All gasoline engines, except outboard motors, must be equipped with an acceptable means of backfire flame control. Installations consisting of backfire flame arresters approved by the United States Coast Guard under 46 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 25 and 58 are acceptable.
(2) A United States Coast Guard approved flame arrester bearing basic Approval Numbers 162.015 or 162.041 or engine air and fuel induction systems bearing basic Approval Numbers 162.015 or 162.042 may be continued in use as long as they are serviceable and in good condition. New installations or replacements must meet the applicable requirements of subsection (3) of this section.
(3) The following are acceptable means of backfire flame control for gasoline engines:
(a) A backfire flame arrester complying with SAE J-1928 or UL 1111, and marked accordingly. The flame arrester must be suitably secured to the air intake with a flametight connection.
(b) An engine air and fuel induction system which provides adequate protection from propagation of backfire flame to the atmosphere equivalent to that provided by an acceptable backfire flame arrester. A gasoline engine utilizing an air and fuel induction system, and operated without an approved backfire flame arrester, must either include a reed valve assembly or be installed in accordance with SAE J-1928.
(c) An arrangement of the carburetor or engine air induction system that will disperse any flames caused by the engine backfire. The flames must be dispersed to the atmosphere outside the vessel in such a manner that the flames will not endanger the vessel, persons on board, or nearby vessels and structures. Flame dispersion may be achieved by attachments to the carburetor or location of the engine air induction system. All attachments shall be of metallic construction with flametight connections and firmly secured to withstand vibration, shock, and engine backfire. Such installations do not require formal approval and labeling, but must comply with this requirement.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400, 88.12.065, 88.12.125, 88.12.245 and chapter 33, CFR Part 175.15. 94-16-027, § 352-60-090, filed 7/25/94, effective 8/25/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400. 84-11-057 (Order 79), § 352-60-090, filed 5/18/84.]
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352-60-100
Liquefied petroleum gas.
When a vessel is used to carry persons for hire on the waters of Washington state the use on such vessel of any liquefied petroleum gas or certain flammable liquids for cooking, heating, or lighting is prohibited as required by Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart 25.45 and Parts 146 and 147.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400. 84-11-057 (Order 79), § 352-60-100, filed 5/18/84.]
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352-60-110
Canadian vessels.
When used on the waters of Washington state for a period of less than sixty days all Canadian vessels which comply with the boating safety laws of the government of Canada shall be exempt from the provisions of chapter 352-60 WAC except for WAC 352-60-070.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400. 84-11-057 (Order 79), § 352-60-110, filed 5/18/84.]
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352-60-120
Water ski observer.
Qualifications. These rules are to establish minimum requirements for the observer required when water skiing on the waters of the state.
(1) The observer shall be physically capable and mentally competent of performing the following requirements:
(a) Continuously observe the skier or skiers;
(b) Inform the operator of the vessel towing the skier or skiers when they are no longer being towed;
(c) Raise the skier down flag as required when a person is in the water preparing to ski or returning to the ski vessel.
(2) Nothing in this section shall preempt local government from exercising any power that it possesses under the laws or Constitution of the state of Washington to adopt more stringent regulations on the qualifications for water ski observer.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400, 88.12.065, 88.12.125, 88.12.245 and chapter 33, CFR Part 175.15. 94-16-027, § 352-60-120, filed 7/25/94, effective 8/25/94.]
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352-60-130
Whitewater river guides.
Lifesaving qualifications.
(1) Any person who is charged with the responsibility to perform or act as a whitewater river guide for a commercial whitewater company that takes passengers for hire onto the waters of the state is required to have a valid first-aid card from a course that is approved by the Washington department of labor and industries or the department of health, qualifying that person to perform first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
(2) The outline of the first-aid course will include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instruction consistent with the most current guidelines of the most recent supplement to the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The course outline will include instruction criteria consistent with current Washington state medical protocols.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.51.400, 88.12.065, 88.12.125, 88.12.245 and chapter 33, CFR Part 175.15. 94-16-027, § 352-60-130, filed 7/25/94, effective 8/25/94.]
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352-60-140
Designation of whitewater rivers and river sections.
Whitewater river outfitters must comply with the provisions found in RCW 88.12.245 through 88.12.275 when operating on whitewater rivers or sections of rivers of the state as set forth in this section.
(1) As provided by RCW 88.12.265, whitewater rivers of the state include the following rivers and sections of rivers:
(a) Green River above Flaming Geyser state park;
(b) Klickitat River above the confluence with Summit Creek;
(c) Methow River below the town of Carlton;
(d) Sauk River above the town of Darrington;
(e) Skagit River above Bacon Creek;
(f) Suiattle River;
(g) Tieton River below Rimrock Dam;
(h) Skykomish River below Sunset Falls and above the Highway 2 bridge one mile east of the town of Gold Bar;
(i) Wenatchee River above the Wenatchee County park at the town of Monitor;
(j) White Salmon River.
(2) Additionally, the commission designates the following sections of rivers as having at least one class III rapid or greater, as described in the Safety Code of the American Whitewater Affiliation. River sections designated in this section are based on information published in the American Whitewater Affiliation's Nationwide Whitewater Inventory, 1990 edition:
WASHINGTON RIVER SECTIONS--CLASS III OR GREATER
River Section(s) Miles Class County
American Hells Crossing (Victory Hall Creek) 4.5 IV Yakima
Baker North Cascades National Park to Baker Lake 2.7 IV Whatcom
Beckler Rapid River to mouth 7.7 III King/Snohomish
Boulder Boulder Falls to mouth 5.0 III Snohomish
Canyon Creek 10 mi. upstream of mouth to mouth 10.0 V Snohomish
Carbon Fairfax Bridge to 0.5 mi. below Lily Creek 4.0 V Pierce
Cascade Marble Creek Campground to bridge above mouth 8.1 V Skagit
Chehalis Bridge at Fisk Falls to Pe Ell 12.6 III Lewis
Chiwawa Huckleberry Campground to Wenatchee River 11.0 III Chelan
Cispus F.R. 23 Bridge/Doe Creek to F.R. 28 Bridge 11.9 IV Lewis
Cispus F.R. 28 Bridge to Cowlitz River 17.2 III Lewis
Cle Elum Big Boulder Creek to Salmon la Sac Creek 6.9 IV-V Kittitas
Clearwater Bridge to Confluence with White River 4.0 III Pierce
Deer Creek Bridge at Rick Creek to mouth 11.0 IV Snohomish/Skagit
Dosewallips Elkhorn Campground to Six Mile Bridge 5.0 III Jefferson
Duckabush Wilderness area boundary to mouth 7.2 IV Jefferson
Dungeness Dungeness Forks Camp hatchery 5.1 IV Clallam
Entiat Entiat Falls to Brief 9.0 III Chelan
Finney Creek Finney Creek Rd. Bridge to bridge at mouth 16.5 IV Skagit
Foss Bridge 3.2 mi. upstream of mouth to mouth 3.2 IV King
Grande Ronde Troy (OR) to Snake River at Heller Bar 39.0 II-III Asotin
Graywolf Wilderness area to lower Graywolf River trailhead 15.0 IV Clallam/Jefferson
Hamma Hamma 7.5 mi. above guard station to mouth/Hood Canal 14.4 I-III Mason
Hangman/Latah Creek 3 mi. below Rattler Run Creek to California Creek 10.0 IV Spokane/Whitman
Humptulips/E. Fork Flatbottom Creek to Boise Bridge 16.7 III Grays Harbor
Icicle Creek Josephine Lake to Wenatchee River 18.0 IV-VI Chelan
Kalama Elk Creek to Indian Creek 19.0 III Cowlitz
Lewis Lower Falls to Rush Creek 3.3 IV Skamania
Lewis Rush Creek to bridge above Swift Reservoir 7.4 III Skamania
Lost Pasayaten Wilderness Area to mouth 5.6 II-V Okanogan
Mashel Eatonville to bridge above mouth 4.6 IV Pierce
Miller Confluence of E. and W. Forks to S. Fork Skykomish 3.7 IV Snohomish
Nisqually McKenna to Tank crossing 1 mi. above Muck Creek 7.0 III Thurston
Nooksack N. Fork Nooksack Falls to Douglas Fir Campground 4.9 III Whatcom
Nooksack N. Fork Mt. Baker Wilderness to Nooksack Falls 12.3 IV Whatcom
Nooksack N. Fork Douglas Fir Forest Campground to Mt. Baker Highway
Mile Post 27 9.6 II-III Whatcom
Peshastin Creek Confluence Trosen Creek to Wenatchee 13.5 III-V Chelan
Pilchuck Creek Lake Creek to above falls 5.1 IV Snohomish
Pilchuck Creek Falls to Highway 9 4.7 IV Snohomish
Raging I-90 to mouth 4.0 III-IV King
Rapid Road end to mouth 5.0 IV Snohomish
Ruby and Granite Creek Confluence with Beebe Creek to Ross Lake 5.4 IV Whatcom/Skagit
Satsop/Middle Fork Kelly Hall Rd. to Turnow Rd. 16.0 III Grays Harbor
Sitkum Bridge 0.2 mi. below Rainbow Creek to mouth 2.5 III Clallam
Skykomish N. Bear Creek to mouth 12.7 IV Snohomish
Skykomish S. Commonwealth Creek to 0.5 mi. below Boxley Creek 4.0 II-III Snohomish
Snoqualmie/Middle Fork 2.5 mi. below Pratt River to Sallal Prairie 8.5 IV King
Snoqualmie/Middle Fork Cripple Creek to Taylor River 4.5 IV King
Spokane People Parks to Seven Mile Rd. 10.8 III Spokane
Stillaguamish N. Confluence/S. Branch to bridge below Moose Creek 8.0 V Snohomish
Stillaguamish S. Mallardy Creek to Verlot 9.0 III Snohomish
Stillaguamish S. Verlot to Granite Falls 12.3 V Snohomish
Sultan 1 mi. below Culmback Dam to mouth 15.5 IV Snohomish
Taylor Bridge to mouth 1.0 III King
Tolt S. Fork Bridge to Confluence/N. Fork Tolt 5.9 V King
Toutle State Route 504 Bridge to Tower Rd. Bridge/Cline Creek 9.5 III Cowlitz
Twisp Confluence N. Fork and S. Fork to mouth 28.2 III Okanogan
Tye Carroll Creek to Confluence/Foss River and Beckler River 3.0 IV King
White Bridge 1.5 mi. above W. Fork to Old Pond Creek 22.1 III Pierce
White Chuck Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary to mouth 6 mi. below bridge 10.9 IV Snohomish
Wind Ranger Station near Stabler to High Bridge 7.5 V Skamania
Wynoochee End of road 0.5 mi. above Falls Creek to Geisler Creek 48.3 II-III Grays Harbor
[Statutory Authority: RCW 88.12.279 and 43.51.400. 98-07-022, § 352-60-140, filed 3/10/98, effective 4/10/98.]