The Puget Sound Harbor Safety Plan Standards of Care specifically focus on which types of vessels?

The Puget Sound Harbor Safety Plan Standards of Care are primarily designed to ensure the safe operation of commercial vessels. These standards address various factors such as navigation, vessel traffic management, and safety procedures that apply specifically to commercial shipping activities in the region.

Commercial vessels are integral to the economy and infrastructure of areas like the Puget Sound, where significant freight movement occurs. The Standards of Care aim to enhance safety protocols and risk management for these vessels, which often operate in busy and potentially hazardous waters.

While other types of vessels, such as recreational or research vessels, may also be subject to safety regulations, they are not the primary focus of the Standards of Care defined in the Harbor Safety Plan. The emphasis on commercial vessels reflects their operational complexities, the volume of traffic, and the potential environmental impacts associated with commercial marine activities in the region.