SAN PABLO BAY - PETALUMA RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
The Dutra Group will conduct dredging operations at the Vulcan Landing Way Pier, at approximately 38-13.44N 122-36.38W, beginning on or about September 9, 2026, and ending on or about September 30, 2026. Operations will be conducted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Clamshell or crane barge dredges DB24, DB Beaver, or CB140 will carry out dredging operations, with a scow fleet consisting of four split-hull scows: two 3,000 CY scows and two 2,000 CY scows. The tow tug Lassen, or similar, will serve as the tow tug during disposal operations and will use call sign WDG2199. Dredged material from the Vulcan Landing Way Pier will be disposed of at the Montezuma Wetland Restoration Project (MWRP). Support will also be provided by tender tug Phyllis T, or similar. All equipment will monitor VHF channels 13, 14, and 80. Mariners are advised to use extreme caution while transiting the dredge area. For more information, contact Superintendent Dennis Salyers at (415) 497-5289 or call (415) 218-6739. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 39/2026