SECTOR LOS ANGELES, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA)
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Survey Operations
Occidental College will conduct sonar survey operations in the vicinity of Malibu east of Point Dume, the east end of Santa Cruz Island, and the east end of Santa Rosa Island from September 21, 2026, to October 31, 2026. Operations will be conducted using the 21-foot Boston Whaler “Neoclinus” and the 76-foot aluminum vessel “Yellowfin.” Vessels on scene will monitor VHF-FM channels 16 and 72. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution. For more information, contact Jonathan Williams, Occidental College, at 323-259-2891. Provided survey area coordinates: Latitude Longitude 34.02969186 -118.7138111 34.02938585 -118.6925415 34.02575058 -118.6925938 34.02605659 -118.7138635 34.02969186 -118.7138111 All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026