Received this alert a couple of weekends ago along the coast of NW Washington.
It reads as DOD, but the content is directing you to the Coast Guard. I called the CG and was told, "don't fly over vessels, ever, but airspace is regulated by the FAA, not us, so call them." Another point to consider, we were about 7 miles from a naval air station. Which is why, I'm sure it was a DOD NSUFR, NB Kitsap. But why the odd message about vessels and why advise a call to the CG and not someone at WHIDBEY (name base used to be called, old habits die hard) NAS?
I'm confused as to whether this is a restricted flight area, or simply a warning to avoid flights over a vessel. Any thoughts from more experienced flyers?
It reads as DOD, but the content is directing you to the Coast Guard. I called the CG and was told, "don't fly over vessels, ever, but airspace is regulated by the FAA, not us, so call them." Another point to consider, we were about 7 miles from a naval air station. Which is why, I'm sure it was a DOD NSUFR, NB Kitsap. But why the odd message about vessels and why advise a call to the CG and not someone at WHIDBEY (name base used to be called, old habits die hard) NAS?
I'm confused as to whether this is a restricted flight area, or simply a warning to avoid flights over a vessel. Any thoughts from more experienced flyers?