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The Port District recently secured a new 10-year dredge permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which will allow dredging operations in the federal entrance channel and inner-harbor areas to continue seasonally through April 30, 2032.
In preparation for the upcoming season, the dredge crew will move Twin Lakes to the entrance channel on Monday, November 7, 2022. Dredging of the harbor entrance is scheduled to begin during the week of November 14, 2022, after all equipment has been mobilized. The typical dredge schedule will be Monday – Thursday, with as-needed maintenance performed on Fridays.
Weekly soundings will resume and be posted to the harbor’s website. Prior to transiting the entrance, please check tide and weather conditions, review the entrance sounding, and know what your vessel draws.
During dredging operations, pass Twin Lakes on the east side (Crow’s Nest side) of the channel unless otherwise marked. Stay at least 50’ from the dredge and contact the dredge crew on VHF channel 8 for passing instructions. If your vessel contacts any dredge equipment or pipeline, please contact Harbor Patrol IMMEDIATELY on VHF channel 9.
Dredging of the north harbor is anticipated to begin after the Thanksgiving holiday and will conclude by February 28, 2023. Additional information will be provided as we near the start of those operations.
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