Yakutat

1. Yakutat Bay Pilot boards59°36.3′N 139°52.5′W

Size limits

LOA 46.8m, beam 15.24m, 365DWT.

Water density

1010.

Load line zone

North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

From a position approx 7nm SW from Ocean Cape Light (59°32'N 139°51'W) the track leads N, then NE, passing (with positions given from the light):

Close W of No 2 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (3nm W). Mariners unfamiliar with the area are advised not to attempt to pass between the Lightbuoy and Ocean Cape as there is a least depth of 11.3m in this area. Heavy breakers have been observed 0.5nm offshore S of the cape, then:

NW of the shallow patches that extend 1.75nm WNW from Ocean Cape, then:

NW of Point Carrew (1.5nm NNE) the SW point at the entrance to Monti Bay. Between Ocean Cape and Point Carrew, the sea breaks all along the shore which is foul with large boulders. Then:

NW at a distance of 1nm from the N end of the narrow ridge (3nm N) marked by No 4 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) moored approx 1.5nm WNW of Point Munoz (3.5nm NNE) the W extremity of Khantaak Island, and NE point at the entrance to Monti Bay. The N extension of the underwater ridge is steep to on each side, and the usually heavy ocean swell breaks heavily over it.

Anchorages

Yakutat Roads which extend approx 1.5nm N from the N side of Monti Bay, between the very irregular SE coast of Khantaak Island and the mainland approx 0.8nm ESE, affords the best anchorage in Yakutat Bay. Foul ground extends between the mainland and Khantaak Island at the NE end of the roadstead.

Anchorage may be made near the head of Monti Bay, in depths of 31-39m, mud bottom.

Charts and publications

BA 4975. Admiralty Pilot NP4, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Communications

Harbor master: Ch 16.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.

Customs and immigration

For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Notices and regulations

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Fuel: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Yakutat Community Health Center (0.2km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Yakutat Airport (6.5km).

Where it is

Located on the E end of Monti Bay.

The port

Yakutat is a fishing and commercial port.

Where does the pilot board at Yakutat?

The pilot boards at Yakutat Bay, 59°36.3′N 139°52.5′W.

What time zone is Yakutat in?

Local time at Yakutat is UTC−9. Clocks go to UTC−8 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−9 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Yakutat?

1010.

Which load line zone is Yakutat in?

North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Who carries out Port State Control at Yakutat?

Port State Control at Yakutat: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Yakutat?

The UN/LOCODE of Yakutat is USYAK.

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