SECTOR LOS ANGELES, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA)
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Survey Operations
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography research vessel ROBERT GORDON SPROUL (Call Sign WSQ-2674) will conduct surface to floor oceanographic operations 28-30 October 2026 in vicinity of the following waypoints. (Redeploying CCE2 mooring that went adrift) 34.302 -120.806 34.318 -120.806 The exact timing and location of each station will depend on operational concerns and weather conditions. During over-the-side operations, vessel will be restricted in ability to maneuver; all traffic requested to give ROBERT GORDON SPROUL a wide berth. R/V ROBERT GORDON SPROUL will monitor VHF-FM channels 16 & 13. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the area. For further comments or details contact Heather Galiher at 858-226-8761
USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026