🧭 Charting Authority / Charts Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 NOAA is the official charting authority; ENC/NOAA charts cover Bremerton (historical chart nos. 18449, 18452 / Sinclair Inlet). 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Entrance Character (Sinclair Inlet) Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Sinclair Inlet is entered from Rich Passage and Port Washington Narrows; inlet length ~3.5 miles from Point Herron. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Rich Passage Currents / Tidal Caution Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Rich Passage: average max velocities — flood 2.4 kt, ebb 3.1 kt; observed 4–5 kt; ferry pilots report rare ebbs ≥6 kt. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Naval Restricted Areas (Sinclair Inlet) Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Sinclair Inlet contains Naval Restricted Areas (Area 1 & Area 2); vessels ≥100 GT require permission; Area 2 exclusive to US Navy. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Operational Signal — Fuel Pier Quick-Flashing Beacons Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Quick-flashing red beacons on the main fuel pier indicate restricted periods; entry prohibited when they flash. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Shoals And Aids (Rich Passage / Approaches) Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Bainbridge Reef is marked by a lighted buoy; Orchard Rocks and Point Glover have marks/daybeacons and lighted buoys noted in approaches. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Vertical Clearance — Port Washington Narrows Bridge Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Fixed highway bridge crossing Port Washington Narrows has a vertical clearance of 74 feet. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Pilotage (Puget Sound) Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Pilotage in Puget Sound is compulsory for most vessels except enrolled/coasting trade; Puget Sound Pilots provide pilotage services. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment