APPROACHES TO SAN DIEGO BAY - SAN DIEGO BAY
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Boring and Core Samples
BAE Systems Maritime Solutions San Diego Inc. will conduct post-remedial exceedance investigation and characterization sediment sampling adjacent to Pier 3 at the North Shipyard in San Diego Bay, San Diego County, at approximately 32-41.27N 117-08.35W. Sampling is scheduled to occur during the week of October 5, 2026. Operations will include collecting sediment grab samples in water depths ranging from 5 to 70 feet mean lower low water. The sampling vessel may be anchored within the facility’s leaseholds and navigation areas and will display appropriate navigation signals/day shapes as applicable. Sediment sampling activities will use one sampling vessel, a 2017 Munson PackMan (CF 5203 VC), an aluminum 23-foot landing craft. Vessels on scene will monitor VHF-FM Channel 78 for ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore communications and VHF-FM Channel 16 for distress, safety, and calling. For more information, contact Eric Dieters, Scientist/Captain, Zephyr Work Boats, at 970-903-7431; Claire Dolphin, Scientist, Anchor QEA, at 925-768-4916; or Nikki Cowan, Scientist, Anchor QEA, at 480-628-4845. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 40/2026