Dave S
Active Member
I was on the hook in the fog on friday last week fishing for halibut. We were outside the shipping lanes, but probably only few hundred meters outside. At one point during our time out there, the fog was pretty thick and could only see about 100 feet. We kept hearing the fog blasts of an obviously large ship headed our way. We then started to hear some water sloshing off the hull of the ship. I was pretty concerned so I had knife in hand, life jackets on, and alertly watching. I decided to get on the radio on 68 and put out the question as to whether or not ships ever travel outside the shipping lanes. A guy responded and eased our concerns. Thanks to the guy if you're on here. I owe ya a beer.
Anyways, what are the rules involving shipping traffic, horn blasts, etc? Would their radar pick us up? (16' fiberglass Arima with soft top, no radar) Should there be a certain station that we monitor while on anchor in the fog?
I may get some lashings for not knowing all this, but I'll take it. I want to know and also think others who read this can benefit from the educated and experienced responses I hope to receive.
Thanks in advance,
Dave
Anyways, what are the rules involving shipping traffic, horn blasts, etc? Would their radar pick us up? (16' fiberglass Arima with soft top, no radar) Should there be a certain station that we monitor while on anchor in the fog?
I may get some lashings for not knowing all this, but I'll take it. I want to know and also think others who read this can benefit from the educated and experienced responses I hope to receive.
Thanks in advance,
Dave