What defines a Safe Haven?

• A. A harbor or facility with the ability to communicate and accept safe mooring.
• B. A place that can accommodate and will accept the safe mooring of the vessel, and has a means of communication, normally a telephone.
• C. A location with fuel and supplies but cannot moor vessels
• D. An open water area with no communication capability

Answer: (B)

A Safe Haven is a harbor or facility that is ready to receive the vessel for safe mooring and can be contacted to coordinate entry and safety. The best description emphasizes both parts: the location can accommodate and will accept the safe mooring of the vessel, and it has a means of communication, normally a telephone, so you can arrange your arrival and ongoing safety. A place with fuel and supplies but no mooring capability isn’t suitable, and an open-water area with no communications cannot serve as a Safe Haven.