Traffic

Question 1

1. Deep Draft

Answer 1

• mostly tankers to and from March Point refineries. Small bulkers to Port Dock 2. Tankers transit via Saddlebag channel for Vendovi Anchorage and Ferndale.

Question 2

2. Tugs and barges, ATB’s, Log Tows

Answer 2

– Tugs and ATB’s with oil barges to refineries. Tugs transiting to and from Dakota Creek shipyard. Log Tows are rare in Swinomish Channel. Ship assist tugs.

Question 3

3. Ferries –

Answer 3

Guemes Island Ferry crosses Guemes Channel N/S on scheduled runs.

Question 4

4. USCG and Navy

Answer 4

rare, or USCG small boats.

Question 5

5. Fishing –

Answer 5

heavy crab fishery in Padilla and Fidalgo Bay. Mostly small boats. Recreational fishing boats during openers.

Question 6

6. Pleasure Craft –

Answer 6

to/from local marinas, transiting Swinomish Channel for San Juan Islands. Heavier on weekends and in summer.