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USCG VTS & the CFR
From your CFR that any Captain should have aboard his vessel
**************************************** § 161.16 Applicability. top Unless otherwise stated, the provisions of this subpart apply to the following vessels and VMRS Users: (a) Every power-driven vessel of 40 meters (approximately 131 feet) or more in length, while navigating; (b) Every towing vessel of 8 meters (approximately 26 feet) or more in length, while navigating; or (c) Every vessel certificated to carry 50 or more passengers for hire, when engaged in trade. [CGD 90-020, 59 FR 36324, July 15, 1994, as amended by USCG-2003-14757, 68 FR 39366, July 1, 2003] ************************************************** ***** When I sail in commerical shipping lanes I find the service provided by the USCG VTS one of the best services the USCG provides us mariners. It's great, you can jump in a channel anywhere and know about everyone you will meet way beforehand, miles in advance and avoid getting in the way of a ship or tug working. You will know of any concerns of any vessel you will meet, and they will know your intentions. Don't be shy just because you are on a private vessel, the service is for all mariners big and small. For Capt Jon: http://www.uscg.mil/D11/vtssf/Traini...es33cfr161.htm Remember .....a Capt'n licences is just a licences to learn. Capt. Joe |
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"Joe" wrote in message
ups.com... From your CFR that any Captain should have aboard his vessel So, what's your problem? My boat is 30 feet bow to stern. It must be embarrasing for you when you realize that everyone can tell you don't comprehend what you read. Thanks for the link by the way, but I already had it. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Capt. JG wrote: "Joe" wrote in message ups.com... From your CFR that any Captain should have aboard his vessel So, what's your problem? My boat is 30 feet bow to stern. It's not about your boat, it's about a commerical boat entering commerical shipping lanes and not contacting traffic. You stated the clown had no ideal you were there, and he had to back down to prevent a possiable collision. I never said you have to check in, but the tug does have to check in. Had you checked into traffic and asked about any concerned traffic then the whole situation could have been ignored. Hey you can get ****ed off as you want to, I'm just trying to provide information that will help the next time, or help some lurker here. I'm a big fan of VTS and know how it can prevent trips anc close calls like you described. It must be embarrasing for you when you realize that everyone can tell you don't comprehend what you read. No what is embarrasing is a licenced Captain getting in a bind in a commerical traffic lane, and calling boat parts what ever he fancy's to call them. Had you acted like a proffesional mariner and contacted VTS then all would have been aware of your intentions, and you would not have been suprised. Thanks for the link by the way, but I already had it. Well the CFR says any tug over 26 ft has to check in with traffic...same at VTS. It does not matter weather he is working or not. You seemed not to be clear on this point. Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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"Joe" wrote It does not matter weather he is working or not. You seemed not to be clear on this point. Why do you bother with that clown? He's stupid and dangerous. I've studied the Colregs and I know more than he does. I'm studying them to know them. He just memorized test question answers to pass a test. He has no understanding of how the rules apply out on the water. Cheers, Ellen |
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"Joe" wrote in message
ups.com... Capt. JG wrote: "Joe" wrote in message ups.com... From your CFR that any Captain should have aboard his vessel So, what's your problem? My boat is 30 feet bow to stern. It's not about your boat, it's about a commerical boat entering commerical shipping lanes and not contacting traffic. You stated the clown had no ideal you were there, and he had to back down to prevent a possiable collision. I never said you have to check in, but the tug does have to check in. Had you checked into traffic and asked about any concerned traffic then the whole situation could have been ignored. Hey you can get ****ed off as you want to, I'm just trying to provide information that will help the next time, or help some lurker here. I'm a big fan of VTS and know how it can prevent trips anc close calls like you described. It must be embarrasing for you when you realize that everyone can tell you don't comprehend what you read. No what is embarrasing is a licenced Captain getting in a bind in a commerical traffic lane, and calling boat parts what ever he fancy's to call them. Had you acted like a proffesional mariner and contacted VTS then all would have been aware of your intentions, and you would not have been suprised. Thanks for the link by the way, but I already had it. Well the CFR says any tug over 26 ft has to check in with traffic...same at VTS. It does not matter weather he is working or not. You seemed not to be clear on this point. Joe Sorry if I appeared to be ****ed off... I thought you had misinterpreted what I said. So, what you're saying is that if the tug didn't contact Traffic, and I had, they would have known he was there and could advise either of us? That certainly doesn't make any sense. This was clearly the case of the tug not doing the right thing. Why would I contact Traffic about my intentions since I'm not on a tug? Also, it's not my job nor my responsibility to know the names of all the possible boat parts of vessels upon which I don't operate. And, thanks for the clarification about the tug being required to contact Traffic whether or not he's working. I didn't realize that, so you got me there. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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...the service is for all mariners big and small.
Hey Joe... (hmmm... that was a title of a good Carl Smith song!) Correct me if I'm wrong... and/or bring me up to speed. I had heard somewhere that though this is a great system... still not enough vessels are taking advantage of it... since it is not yet a mandated application. Tnx Bill |
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Capt. JG wrote: "Joe" wrote in message ups.com... Capt. JG wrote: "Joe" wrote in message ups.com... From your CFR that any Captain should have aboard his vessel So, what's your problem? My boat is 30 feet bow to stern. It's not about your boat, it's about a commerical boat entering commerical shipping lanes and not contacting traffic. You stated the clown had no ideal you were there, and he had to back down to prevent a possiable collision. I never said you have to check in, but the tug does have to check in. Had you checked into traffic and asked about any concerned traffic then the whole situation could have been ignored. Hey you can get ****ed off as you want to, I'm just trying to provide information that will help the next time, or help some lurker here. I'm a big fan of VTS and know how it can prevent trips anc close calls like you described. It must be embarrasing for you when you realize that everyone can tell you don't comprehend what you read. No what is embarrasing is a licenced Captain getting in a bind in a commerical traffic lane, and calling boat parts what ever he fancy's to call them. Had you acted like a proffesional mariner and contacted VTS then all would have been aware of your intentions, and you would not have been suprised. Thanks for the link by the way, but I already had it. Well the CFR says any tug over 26 ft has to check in with traffic...same at VTS. It does not matter weather he is working or not. You seemed not to be clear on this point. Joe Sorry if I appeared to be ****ed off... I thought you had misinterpreted what I said. So, what you're saying is that if the tug didn't contact Traffic, and I had, they would have known he was there and could advise either of us? Yes. He may have contacted traffic hours earlier and stated he was going to be working near the channel shifting barges ect, and traffic would have made you aware. Also traffic has radar and cameras on the shipping lanes now. That certainly doesn't make any sense. This was clearly the case of the tug not doing the right thing. Why would I contact Traffic about my intentions since I'm not on a tug? So all ship and tugs know your intentions. For example when outbound here heading to the gulf I tell traffic and they teel all traffic im outbound staying on the edge of the channel and my speed, they tell me about everyone I'm going to meet, who is working the channel and where. Then when making key point in the lanes I state it and ask for any concerned traffic in the area. Also, it's not my job nor my responsibility to know the names of all the possible boat parts of vessels upon which I don't operate. Do you, or do you not have a towing endorsement? And, thanks for the clarification about the tug being required to contact Traffic whether or not he's working. I didn't realize that, so you got me there. Your welcome. Joe -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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ups.com... ...the service is for all mariners big and small. Hey Joe... (hmmm... that was a title of a good Carl Smith song!) Correct me if I'm wrong... and/or bring me up to speed. I had heard somewhere that though this is a great system... still not enough vessels are taking advantage of it... since it is not yet a mandated application. Tnx Bill I think you're thinking of AIS... not required for small vessels at this point, but the receivers are coming down in price. Transmitting units are still pretty expensive. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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I think you're thinking of AIS... Yep Jonathan... Your right that's the system I should have been thinking of. Obviously... got the two confused in my alleged mind. :-) Thanks Bill |
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"Joe" wrote in message
ups.com... Capt. JG wrote: "Joe" wrote in message ups.com... Capt. JG wrote: "Joe" wrote in message ups.com... From your CFR that any Captain should have aboard his vessel So, what's your problem? My boat is 30 feet bow to stern. It's not about your boat, it's about a commerical boat entering commerical shipping lanes and not contacting traffic. You stated the clown had no ideal you were there, and he had to back down to prevent a possiable collision. I never said you have to check in, but the tug does have to check in. Had you checked into traffic and asked about any concerned traffic then the whole situation could have been ignored. Hey you can get ****ed off as you want to, I'm just trying to provide information that will help the next time, or help some lurker here. I'm a big fan of VTS and know how it can prevent trips anc close calls like you described. It must be embarrasing for you when you realize that everyone can tell you don't comprehend what you read. No what is embarrasing is a licenced Captain getting in a bind in a commerical traffic lane, and calling boat parts what ever he fancy's to call them. Had you acted like a proffesional mariner and contacted VTS then all would have been aware of your intentions, and you would not have been suprised. Thanks for the link by the way, but I already had it. Well the CFR says any tug over 26 ft has to check in with traffic...same at VTS. It does not matter weather he is working or not. You seemed not to be clear on this point. Joe Sorry if I appeared to be ****ed off... I thought you had misinterpreted what I said. So, what you're saying is that if the tug didn't contact Traffic, and I had, they would have known he was there and could advise either of us? Yes. He may have contacted traffic hours earlier and stated he was going to be working near the channel shifting barges ect, and traffic would have made you aware. Also traffic has radar and cameras on the shipping lanes now. That certainly doesn't make any sense. This was clearly the case of the tug not doing the right thing. Why would I contact Traffic about my intentions since I'm not on a tug? So all ship and tugs know your intentions. For example when outbound here heading to the gulf I tell traffic and they teel all traffic im outbound staying on the edge of the channel and my speed, they tell me about everyone I'm going to meet, who is working the channel and where. Then when making key point in the lanes I state it and ask for any concerned traffic in the area. Also, it's not my job nor my responsibility to know the names of all the possible boat parts of vessels upon which I don't operate. Do you, or do you not have a towing endorsement? And, thanks for the clarification about the tug being required to contact Traffic whether or not he's working. I didn't realize that, so you got me there. Your welcome. Thanks for the clarifications. My understanding is that for Traffic to really know what's going on the tug would have had to tell them something like "Something Vessel leaving berth whatever, proceeding blah, blah," rather than just telling them what they might do at some point. I have an assistance towing endorsement. So, if you get stuck, give me a call and I'll let Traffic know I'm on the way to Texas. :-) -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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