SECTOR SAN DIEGO, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - OCEANSIDE
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Manson Construction Co. will conduct hydraulic maintenance dredging of Oceanside Harbor using the cutter suction dredge HR Morris. Operations will take place in the Oceanside Harbor Main Channel and Entrance Channel at approximately 33-12.59N 117-24.12W (NOAA Chart 18758). Work is expected to begin on or about September 8, 2026, and finish on or prior to October 15, 2026, with operations conducted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Vessels involved include dredge HR Morris (Call Sign WCZ5434, phone 562-762-5449), DB Freya (Call Sign WDA4208), dredge tender Pup (Call Sign WAB4086), dredge tender Cub (Call Sign WCZ5656), and survey boat Rustler (Call Sign WAB4086). Vessels will monitor VHF-FM channels 16 and 67. Material will be transported through floating pipeline, submerged pipeline, and shore pipeline to the disposal areas at North Coast Village, Surfrider Way, and Oceanside Pier. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. Extreme caution and radio contact are requested when passing the dredge HR Morris. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 40/2026