LNM11-361F39
SÉCURITÉReceived 11 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC
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Positions open on the mapSECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - NEWPORT BAY
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
R.E. Staite Engineering, Inc. will conduct dredging operations for the Newport Bay Harbor Maintenance Dredging 2025 Project in Newport Bay Harbor, California. Disposal will occur at the LA-3 Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site. Equipment mobilization began December 8, 2025, dredging began on or about December 10, 2025, and equipment demobilization is anticipated to be complete by December 15, 2026. The center of the dredging area is located at approximately 33-36.54N 117-54.41W. A temporary mooring buoy may be placed, on a rotating basis, at approximately 33-36.68N 117-54.43W; 33-36.51N 117-55.03W; or 33-36.44N 117-54.74W. Project vessels include DB POINT LOMA, push boat JEANIE R., work boat JOHN DRAKE, RES SURVEY BOAT, tugs KILLEEN and SAGITTARIAN, and disposal scows ROB P. and MIKE J. All equipment will monitor VHF-FM Channel 16. Mariners are requested to remain at least 300 feet from project equipment, transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake, and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. For further information, contact R.E. Staite Engineering, Inc., Mike Thetford, at 806-893-2576, or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jose Rocha, at 909-253-9921. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026