The Los Angeles and Long Beach main channels are considered narrow channels. Vessels less than 20 meters/65.6 feet in length, sailing vessels, vessels engaged in fishing or any vessel attempting to cross these channels, shall not impede a vessel that can only safely navigate within a narrow channel as per Inland Navigation Rules, Rule 9. To obtain information on the movement of deep draft vessels inside the Federal Breakwater, contact the Los Angeles Pilot Station on channel 73 (156.675 MHz) / ph 310-732-3805 or Long Beach Pilot Station on channel 74 (156.6 MHz) / ph 562-432-0664.
