Traffic

Question 1

Deep Draft

Answer 1

Straight of Juan De Fuca is main channel feeding the ports in Puget Sound and BC. All types of vessels transiting to/from pilot stations and Anchorages in Victoria and Port Angeles. Generally following the TSS.

Question 2

Tug and Tow

Answer 2

all types transiting to/from Ports in Puget Sound in or near TSS depending on type, size and destination. Few log tows due to weather.

Question 3

Ferries

Answer 3

Coho (auto and passenger) - Scheduled Service between Port Angeles and Victoria, Seasonal Passenger only ferry between PA and Victoria.
High Speed Catamaran between Seattle and Victoria

Question 4

Naval and USCG

Answer 4

Patrol and to/from Naval Bases in Puget Sound, and Eastern Bank operating Area. Generally follow TSS

Question 5

Fishing

Answer 5

Commercial to/from sea in TSS and recreational closer to shore during openings.

Question 6

Pleasure Boats

Answer 6

lesser concentraions due to exposed area

more in summer and to/from Port Angeles, Victoria and San Juans.