LNM11-E79B0D
Received 28 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC
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Positions open on the mapSECTOR SAN DIEGO, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR SAN DIEGO, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA)
General / Autonomous Vessel Operations
Naval Information Warfare Systems Center (NIWC) Pacific will conduct continuous autonomous surface operations using one Liquid Robotics, Inc. Wave Glider off the coast of La Jolla, California, from October 27 through November 5, 2026. The unmanned surface vehicle will depart from and return to the designated start/finish waypoint at 32-48.45N 117-26.00W, transit northwest toward a turnaround waypoint off San Clemente Island at 32-58.80N 118-32.08W, and return southeast along the designated corridor. The Wave Glider will remain within the 1-nautical-mile-wide keep-in corridor bounded by 32-48.32N 117-25.23W; 32-48.32N 117-26.70W; 32-58.71N 118-32.05W; and 32-59.30N 118-32.30W. Operations will be remotely supervised and monitored 24 hours per day by Naval operators at Naval Base Point Loma. The Wave Glider is approximately 8.5 feet by 2.5 feet, dark green in color, wave- and solar-powered, and equipped with a contact plaque, a mast extending approximately 3 feet above the water supporting a large orange flag, and an all-round white light displayed during transit. Navy Safe Boat NSB44 will serve as the response vessel and monitor VHF-FM channels 16 and 81A during launch and recovery operations. For additional information, contact Michael Koppi at [email protected] or (619) 341-2497. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026