LNM11-09F143
Received 23 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 01 Nov 2026, 15:04 UTC
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Positions open on the mapSECTOR LOS ANGELES, TERRITORIAL SEA
General / Autonomous Vessel Operations
SAILDRONE, INC. will conduct operations with two Voyager-Class Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs) within the area bounded by the following coordinates: 34-24.67N 121-20.69W; 34-24.67N 117-10.55W; 31-59.40N 117-10.55W; 31-59.40N 121-20.69W; and returning to 34-24.67N 121-20.69W. The Saildrone Voyager is 33 feet in length, 2 feet in width, has a draft of 7 feet, and stands 21 feet tall above the waterline. The vehicles are orange or gray in color, marked “SAILDRONE,” carry a tricolor light and white all-round light on top of the wing, and are equipped with a radar reflector, GPS, AIS, and cameras. The transit is scheduled to occur between August 31, 2036 and October 5th, 2026. The vehicles travel at an average speed of approximately 3 knots. Mariners are requested to remain greater than 500 meters away from the vehicles. For more information, contact Saildrone Mission Control at [email protected] or +1-510-722-6070. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 40/2026