US Coast Guard LNM - Southwest District (D11)
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- LNM11-6BED77SÉCURITÉSAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE WEST CROSSING - SAN FRANCISCO BAY NORTH CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes Power Engineering Construction Co. will perform repairs to Wharf J-11 adjacent to Hyde Street Harbor, located at 2950 Hyde Street, San Francisco, California, from November 11, 2026, through January 30, 2027. Work will occur beneath the wharf and will be supported by a crane barge and work skiffs operating alongside and beneath the structure. Operations include vibratory installation of two timber piles and will occur during low-tide windows, including times outside normal daytime hours. The project area is located at approximately 37-48.51N 122-25.23W. Work vessels will monitor VHF-FM Channel 72. Mariners are requested to transit the area at slow/no-wake speed, provide work vessels a wide berth, and use caution when approaching or departing the adjacent fuel dock. Personnel may be working near the waterline beneath the wharf, and vessel wakes may create hazards to workers and floating equipment. For further information, contact Juan Carrillo, Superintendent, at 510-289-7373 or [email protected], or Stephanie Boyd, Project Engineer, at 510-502-3357 or [email protected]. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-DC309ESÉCURITÉLOS ANGELES OUTER HARBOR - SAN PEDRO WEST CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Boring and Core Samples Gregg Drilling and Testing will conduct geotechnical drilling operations from November 9 through November 11, 2026, in the vicinity of the Los Angeles Channel Turning Basin (Outer), Pier 46, at approximately 33-42.87N 118-16.52W. R/V QUIN DELTA will be on scene and will monitor VHF-FM Channels 16, 13, and 73. For further information or comments, contact Captain Tim O’Donnell at (949) 254-5190 or [email protected]. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-477788SÉCURITÉSECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - LONG BEACH CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes Gregg Drilling and Testing will conduct geotechnical drilling operations from November 12 through November 21, 2026, in the vicinity of Long Beach Channel Three at Pier C, between Berths 60 and 63. The project area extends between approximately 33-46.13N 118-13.15W, and 33-46.25N 118-12.86W. R/V QUIN DELTA will be on scene and will monitor VHF-FM Channels 16, 13, and 74. For further information or comments, contact Captain Tim O’Donnell at (949) 254-5190 or [email protected]. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. Charts: 18751 and 18749. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-D55939PAN PANSector Los Angeles, Territorial Sea / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Commercial (Hazardous) Hazardous operations for Space X CRS-35 reentry, including splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Will occur between 162350 Z NOV and 280335 Z NOV 2026. Hazardous operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates: Hazard Area LOS ANGELES: 33.783333N, -119.25W 33.75N, -119.3W 33.6N, -119.3W 33.55N, -119.233333W 33.55N, -119.116667W 33-37.00N 119-02.00W 33.75N, -119.033333W 33-47.00N 119-05.00W 33.783333N, -119.25W (TO BEGINNING) Mariners are advised to remain clear of these areas for the duration of operations. For more details or comments contact Space X at [email protected] or on VHF-FM Chan. 05, 06 or 16 USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-B1952ASÉCURITÉSAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE WEST CROSSING - SAN FRANCISCO BAY NORTH CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Boring and Core Samples Gregg Drilling and Testing will conduct overwater geotechnical investigations from November 16 through November 20, 2026, from 0600 to 1900 daily, in the vicinity of the Oakland Inner Harbor Turning Basin. The project area is located between approximately 37-49.15N 122-19.08W, and 37-49.74N 122-18.97W. CS Marine Barge CS-39 will conduct drilling operations and monitor VHF-FM Channels 16, 13, and 14. For further information or comments, contact Captain Tim O’Donnell at (949) 254-5190 or [email protected]. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-EAFE60PAN PANSector San Diego, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Commercial (Hazardous) Hazardous operations, including the trunk hazard ascending, will be conducted for SpaceX CRS- 35 reentry with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean from 162345Z NOV 2026 to 272015Z NOV 2026 Hazardous operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates: Trunk Hazard Area: 28-16.00N 124-55.00W 26-39.00N 125-48.00W 23-48.00N 128-35.00W 19-33.00N 132-24.00W 20-36.00N 133-39.00W 24-52.00N 129-51.00W 27-45.00N 127-03.00W 28-39.00N 125-21.00W 28-16.00N 124-55.00W (TO BEGINNING) The identified locations above are designated a hazardous warning area(s) for space vehicle reentry. A space vehicle may reenter within this/these area(s) between the dates and times listed. The U.S. Coast guard is establishing this/these hazardous warning area(s) to protect vessels and waterway users from the potential hazards created by reentry vehicle splashdowns and recovery operations. The U.S. Coast guard is providing this notice to advise mariners of this/these hazardous area(s) which may impact navigation interests. Navigations hazards from space capsule reentry activities may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control. Mariners are urged to avoid the reentry sites during reentry windows as detailed above. For more details or comments contact Space X at [email protected] or on VHF-FM Chan. 05, 06 or 16. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-2A6DAEPAN PANSector San Diego, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Commercial (Hazardous) Hazardous operations, including the trunk hazard ascending, will be conducted for SpaceX CRS- 35 reentry with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean from 172310Z NOV 2026 to 272000Z NOV 2026. Hazardous operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates: Trunk Hazard Area: 27-07.00N 123-19.00W 25-30.00N 124-10.00W 22-37.00N 126-54.00W 18-21.00N 130-39.00W 19-23.00N 131-54.00W 23-41.00N 128-10.00W 26-35.00N 125-26.00W 27-30.00N 123-45.00W 27-07.00N 123-19.00W (TO BEGINNING) The identified locations above are designated a hazardous warning area(s) for space vehicle reentry. A space vehicle may reenter within this/these area(s) between the dates and times listed. The U.S. Coast guard is establishing this/these hazardous warning area(s) to protect vessels and waterway users from the potential hazards created by reentry vehicle splashdowns and recovery operations. The U.S. Coast guard is providing this notice to advise mariners of this/these hazardous area(s) which may impact navigation interests. Navigations hazards from space capsule reentry activities may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control. Mariners are urged to avoid the reentry sites during reentry windows as detailed above. For more details or comments contact Space X at [email protected] or on VHF-FM Chan. 05, 06 or 16 USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-0F58A5SÉCURITÉSAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE WEST CROSSING - SAN FRANCISCO BAY NORTH CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Curtin Maritime will conduct maintenance dredging operations near USCG Station Golden Gate, Alcatraz Island, and Montezuma Wetlands within San Francisco Bay from on or about November 6 through November 11, 2026, between 0700 and 1700 daily. Dredging will occur within the existing USCG entrance channel and dock at Horseshoe Cove, beginning adjacent to the jetty, working northwest, and proceeding inbound to the USCG dock. Dredging will be performed by mechanical dredge, with material loaded into scows and transported to the Alcatraz Disposal Site, SF-11, at approximately 37-49.30N 122-24.67W, or the Montezuma Wetlands Restoration Project Dock at approximately 38-04.32N 121-51.57W. Project equipment will remain illuminated from sundown to sunrise. VHF-FM channels monitored and contact information were not provided. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-81E460SÉCURITÉSECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - CHANNEL ISLANDS HARBOR General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Manson Construction Co., under contract to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, will conduct hydraulic maintenance dredging of Channel Islands Harbor entrance channel and sand trap using cutter suction dredge HR MORRIS. Operations will begin on or about December 3, 2026, and continue for approximately 100 days, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The project area includes Channel Islands Harbor entrance channel and sand trap at approximately 34-09.36N 119-13.77W, and Port Hueneme Harbor Entrance at approximately 34-08.72N 119-12.58W. Dredged material will be transported to the disposal area through floating, submerged, and shore-side pipeline. Project vessels include dredge HR MORRIS, call sign WCZ5434; DB FREYA, call sign WDA9951; dredge tender PUP, call sign WAB4086; dredge tender CUB, call sign WCZ5656; and survey boat RUSTLER. Project vessels will monitor VHF-FM Channels 16 and 67. Mariners are requested to exercise extreme caution, establish radio contact before passing dredge HR MORRIS, transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake, and proceed only after passing arrangements have been made. For further information, contact Dredge HR MORRIS at 562-762-5449; Project Manager Max Oviedo at 206-619-7729; Dredge Captain Kevin Canales at 562-762-5395; Fill Superintendent Larry Hall at 510-773-7190; Project Engineer Steven Marquez at 562-756-6689; or Field Engineer Andrew Hoffman at 904-318-1422. Chart: 18725. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-AABEDBPAN PANSector Los Angeles, Territorial Sea / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Government Supported (Hazardous) Hazardous operations will be conducted for Vandenberg Space Force Base, Western Range Operation W6407. Hazardous operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates and times: Hazard Area A: 34-38.00N 121-23.00W 34-38.00N 120-52.00W 34-44.00N 120-35.00W 34-55.00N 120-35.00W 34-56.00N 120-57.00W 34-56.00N 121-22.00W 34-38.00N 121-23.00W (TO BEGINNING) Hazard Area B: 34-16.00N 124-33.00W 34-37.00N 124-37.00W 34-54.00N 121-59.00W 34-33.00N 121-56.00W 34-16.00N 124-33.00W (TO BEGINNING) Hazard Times: 180631 Z NOV TO 181337 Z NOV 2026---- DO 6407 (PRIMARY) 190631 Z NOV TO 191337 Z NOV 2026---- DO 6407 (BACKUP DAY) Surface vessels are strongly advised to avoid this area defined during specified dates / times. During operations, frontier control will be managing hazardous area surface traffic on VHF CH 16 and CH 6. For more details or comments contact 2 ROPS/DOS via telephone at commercial 805-606-8825 OR DSN 276-8825, or email: [email protected]. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-361F39SÉCURITÉSECTOR 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
- LNM11-40AFD9PAN PANSector San Diego, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Commercial (Hazardous) Hazardous operations for Space X CRS-35 reentry, including splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. Will occur between 172320Z NOV and 280330Z NOV 2026. Hazardous operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates: Hazard Area OCEANSIDE: 33-07.00N 117-50.00W 33.083333N, -117.9W 32.933333N, -117.9W 32-53.00N 117-50.00W 32-53.00N 117-43.00W 32.95N, -117.633333W 33-05.00N 117-38.00W 33-07.00N 117-41.00W 33-07.00N 117-50.00W (TO BEGINNING) Mariners are advised to remain clear of these areas for the duration of operations. For more details or comments contact Space X at [email protected] or on VHF-FM Chan. 05, 06 or 16 USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-434E3CPAN PANSector Los Angeles, Territorial Sea / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Government Supported (Hazardous) Hazardous operations will be conducted for launch Operation, INGRID operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates and times: Hazard Area A: 36-07.00N 123-46.00W 36-15.00N 123-40.00W 36-04.00N 123-08.00W 35-19.00N 122-38.00W 35-13.00N 122-02.00W 35-10.00N 120-59.00W 34-57.00N 120-39.00W 34-40.00N 120-34.00W 34-09.00N 120-55.00W 34-10.00N 121-25.00W 33-28.00N 121-17.00W 33-25.00N 121-39.00W 34-17.00N 122-31.00W Hazard Times 221400Z NOV TO 242000Z NOV 2026 Mariners are advised to remain clear of these areas for the duration of operations. For more details or comments contact Stratolaunch at [email protected], 661-584-2365, or on VHF-FM Chan. 06 or 16. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - SANTA BARBARA HARBOR General / Hazards To Navigation / Wrecks The Coast Guard received a report of a 26-foot sailing vessel sinking at the entrance to Santa Barbara Channel in the vicinity of 34-24.40N 119-41.11W. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- NEW YORK SLOUGH - SAN JOAQUIN RIVER General / Hazards To Navigation / Obstructions A sunken barge has been reported in Columbia Cut immediately forward of the Delta Farms Reclamation District No. 2030 levee, near the Clavius Club. The barge reportedly sank in early 2023 and is located in navigable water within a posted no-wake zone frequented by recreational and marina traffic. The submerged hull, projecting spuds, and partially exposed equipment may present a hazard to navigation. Mariners are advised to maintain a sharp lookout and transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-34055FSÉCURITÉSECTOR SAN DIEGO, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) 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 on November 14, 2026, in the vicinity of 32-37.68N 117-31.65W. The exact timing and location of each station will depend on operational concerns and weather conditions. During over-the-side operations, the vessel will be restricted in its ability to maneuver; all traffic is requested to give ROBERT GORDON SPROUL a wide berth. The vessel will monitor VHF-FM channels 16 and 13. For additional information, contact Heather Galiher at 858-226-8761. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE WEST CROSSING - SAN FRANCISCO BAY NORTH CHANNEL General / Miscellaneous Due to technical issues, a electronic digital AIS (Automated Information System) aid named "FLEET WEEK SE LIGHT BUOY" is being displayed in this position. Mariners are reminded that this aid is NOT active and there is NO buoy in this position 37-48.89N 122-24.27W. For any questions or concerns, contact US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) General / Autonomous Vessel Operations The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) will be conducting autonomous, unmanned maritime vehicle operations using two Liquid Robotics, Inc. Wave Gliders in Monterey Bay. The scope of operations includes continuous scientific ocean data collection utilizing Wave Gliders remotely attended from MBARI. Operations are scheduled to take place 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from January 12, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Wave Glider vehicles will be deployed in the vicinity of Moss Landing and will operate continuously between latitudes 36.30000° N and 37.20000° N, extending shoreward from as far west as -122.97650° W. Each Wave Glider is approximately 8 feet by 2 feet (surfboard size), yellow/copper in color, with a contact plaque and a mast extending 1 meter above the water surface supporting a flag. The vehicles are wave-powered, carry no fuel, lubricants, or hydrocarbons, move at speeds of approximately 1 knot, and are designed to give way or part if encountered by a vessel. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. For further information, please contact MBARI at 831-775-1700 or [email protected], or Liquid Robotics 24/7 WGOC Operations at 888-574-4574 or +1 408-636-4205. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-7AA482PAN PANSector San Diego, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Commercial (Hazardous) Hazardous operations will be conducted for Space X, TH-3. Hazardous operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates and times: Hazard Area A: 34.46666667N, -120.35W 34-40.00N 120-37.00W 34.63333333N, -120.65W 34.51666667N, -120.65W 34-20.00N 120-38.00W 33.28333333N, -120.35W 33-13.00N 120-16.00W 32.61666667N, -120.15W 32-01.00N 120-02.00W 32N, -120W 32.1N, -120W 33-14.00N 120-13.00W 33-58.00N 120-14.00W(TO BEGINNING) 161707Z NOV TO 162131Z NOV 2026---- (PRIMARY) 171658Z NOV TO 172122Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 181649Z NOV TO 182113Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 191640Z NOV TO 192104Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 201631Z NOV TO 202055Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 211622Z NOV TO 212046Z NOV 2026----(BACKUP DAY) 221613Z NOV TO 222037Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) Hazard Area B: 30.61666667N, -119.75W 29.1N, -119.78333333W 28.95N, -119.91666667W 28-41.00N 119-53.00W 28.3N, -119.38333333W 27.71666667N, -119.3W 27.7N, -119.25W 28.3N, -119.06666667W 28.65N, -118.71666667W 28-55.00N 118-46.00W 29.15N, -119.06666667W 30.55N, -119.66666667W (TO BEGINNING) 161707Z NOV TO 162150Z NOV 2026---- (PRIMARY) 171658Z NOV TO 172141Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 181649Z NOV TO 182132Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 191640Z NOV TO 192123Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 201631Z NOV TO 202114Z NOV 2026----(BACKUP DAY) 211622Z NOV TO 212105Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 221613Z NOV TO 222056Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 212250Z OCT TO 220333Z OCT 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) Mariners are strongly advised to remain clear of these areas for the duration of operations. For more details or comments contact Space X at [email protected] or on VHF-FM Chan. 05, 06 or 16. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- NAVAREA XII General / Marine Events / Regatta (Race) The Arizona Drag Boat Association will sponsor the ADBA Finals from November 13 through November 15, 2026, from 0800 to 1730 daily. The event will consist of approximately 100 vessels racing on a 1,000-foot drag course directly in front of the BlueWater Resort and Casino in Parker, Arizona, on the Lower Colorado River. Latitude and longitude coordinates and VHF-FM channels monitored were not provided. For further information or comments, contact Jeremy Denny at 602-614-0560. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-09C7D0SÉCURITÉSAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE WEST CROSSING - SAN FRANCISCO BAY NORTH CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Curtin Maritime will conduct maintenance dredging operations near Yerba Buena Island, Alcatraz Island, and Montezuma Wetlands within San Francisco Bay from on or about November 11 through November 30, 2026, between 0700 and 1700, Monday through Friday. Dredging will occur within the existing USCG entrance channel and dock at the USCG side of Yerba Buena Island, beginning adjacent to the jetty, working west, and proceeding inbound to the USCG dock. Dredging will be performed by mechanical dredge, with material loaded into scows for transport to the Alcatraz Disposal Site, SF-11, at approximately 37-49.30N 122-24.67W, or the Montezuma Wetlands Restoration Project Dock at approximately 38-04.32N 121-51.57W. Project vessels include clamshell dredge DB IRONBOUND; scows ARROW POINT and LONG POINT; and support tugs EMMA C, SEANNA C, NAVY BEAN, and GRETCHEN C. Project equipment will remain illuminated from sundown to sunrise. All manned equipment will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13, 14, and 16. For further information or comments, contact Project Manager Alexandro Rodriguez at 562-241-2350 or [email protected]. Mariners are urged to proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR LOS ANGELES, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) General / Marine Events / Regatta (Race) Approximately 50 paddle craft and 35 supporting vessels will cross the San Pedro Channel from 1300Z on November 11, 2026, to 0000Z on November 12, 2026. The event will start at Fourth of July Cove on Catalina Island, cross the channel, and finish at the Huntington Beach Pier. Event safety personnel will monitor VHF-FM Channel 68 and can be reached by phone at 910-690-2836 or 714-401-6561. Mariners are requested to use caution when transiting in the vicinity of event participants. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-8E961FPAN PANSector San Diego, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Commercial (Hazardous) Hazardous operations for Space X CRS-35 reentry, including splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, will occur between 172315Z NOV and 280335Z NOV 2026. Hazardous operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates: Hazard Area SAN DIEGO: 32.7N, -117.8W 32.666667N, -117.85W 32.516667N, -117.85W 32-28.00N 117-47.00W 32-28.00N 117-40.00W 32-32.00N 117-35.00W 32-40.00N 117-35.00W 32.7N, -117.633333W 32.7N, -117.8W (TO BEGINNING) Mariners are advised to remain clear of these areas for the duration of operations. For more details or comments contact Space X at [email protected] or on VHF-FM Chan. 05, 06 or 16. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-94947BPAN PANSector San Diego, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Commercial (Hazardous) Hazardous operations, including the trunk hazard ascending, will be conducted for SpaceX CRS- 35 reentry with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean from 172315Z NOV 2026 to 272005Z NOV 2026. Hazardous operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates: Trunk Hazard Area: 27-33.00N 123-25.00W 25-56.00N 124-17.00W 23-04.00N 127-02.00W 18-48.00N 130-48.00W 19-51.00N 132-03.00W 24-08.00N 128-18.00W 27-02.00N 125-20.00W 27-56.00N 123-51.00W 27-33.00N 123-25.00W (TO BEGINNING) The identified locations above are designated a hazardous warning area(s) for space vehicle reentry. A space vehicle may reenter within this/these area(s) between the dates and times listed. The U.S. Coast guard is establishing this/these hazardous warning area(s) to protect vessels and waterway users from the potential hazards created by reentry vehicle splashdowns and recovery operations. The U.S. Coast guard is providing this notice to advise mariners of this/these hazardous area(s) which may impact navigation interests. Navigations hazards from space capsule reentry activities may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control. Mariners are urged to avoid the reentry sites during reentry windows as detailed above. For more details or comments contact Space X at [email protected] or on VHF-FM Chan. 05, 06 or 16 USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- OCEANSIDE - DEL MAR BOAT BASIN General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported The U.S. Coast Guard has received a report of shoaling in the vicinity of the Oceanside Harbor entrance near Oceanside South Jetty Light 2, located at approximately 33-12.35N 117-24.08W. Mariners are advised that vessels with a draft of 10 feet or greater should remain to the west side of the channel during tides of less than +1 foot, as there is a risk of grounding on the east side of the channel during negative tides for drafts of 10 feet or greater. All mariners are urged to transit the area with caution. The relevant chart numbers for this area are US5CA77M (Del Mar Boat Basin) and US4CA73M (Gulf of Santa Catalina, Del Mar Boat Basin-Camp Pendleton). Questions or concerns can be directed to [email protected] USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-A376A1PAN PANSector San Diego, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Commercial (Hazardous) Hazardous operations will be conducted for Space X, R-6 Launch Operations. Hazardous operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates and times: Hazard Area A: 32-05.00N 119-08.00W 32.5N, -119.3W 33.25N, -119.63333333W 34.2N, -120.1W 34.51666667N, -120.3W 34-40.00N 120-38.00W 34.6N, -120.65W 34.45N, -120.61666667W 34-19.00N 120-34.00W 32.08333333N, -119.15W (TO BEGINNING) 130423Z NOV TO 130846Z NOV 2026---- (PRIMARY) 140409Z NOV TO 140832Z NOV 2026----(BACKUP DAY) 150355Z NOV TO 150818Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 160341Z NOV TO 160804Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 170328Z NOV TO 170751Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 180314Z NOV TO 180737Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 190300Z NOV TO 190723Z NOV 2026----(BACKUP DAY) Hazard Area B: 30.76666667N, -118.25W 31-23.00N 118-47.00W 30-26.00N 118-31.00W 29.58333333N, -118.2W 29.86666667N, -117.9W 29.8N, -117.65W (TO BEGINNING) 130423Z NOV TO 130847Z NOV 2026---- (PRIMARY) 140409Z NOV TO 140833Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 150355Z NOV TO 150819Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 160341Z NOV TO 160805Z NOV 2026----(BACKUP DAY) 170328Z NOV TO 170752Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 180314Z NOV TO 180738Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 190300Z NOV TO 190724Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) Hazard Area C: 29-02.00N 117-59.00W 29.25N, -118.03333333W 29.4N, -118.13333333W 29.58333333N, -118.2W 29.86666667N, -117.9W 29.8N, -117.65W 29.6N, -117.26666667W 28-50.00N 117-19.00W 28.25N, -117.31666667W 28.26666667N, -117.35W 28-50.00N 117-49.00W (TO BEGINNING) 130423Z NOV TO 130906Z NOV 2026----(PRIMARY) 140409Z NOV TO 140852Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 150355Z NOV TO 150838Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 160341Z NOV TO 160824Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 170328Z NOV TO 170811Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 180314Z NOV TO 180757Z NOV 2026----(BACKUP DAY) 190300Z NOV TO 190743Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) Mariners are advised to remain clear of these areas for the duration of operations. For more details or comments contact Space X at [email protected] or on VHF-FM Chan. 05, 06 or 16. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SUISUN BAY - SACRAMENTO RIVER DEEP WATER SHIP CHANNEL General / Miscellaneous Due to technical issues, a electronic digital AIS (Automated Information System) aid named "TEMP AIS - Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel" is being displayed in this position. Mariners are reminded that this aid is NOT active and there is NO buoy in this position 38-03.78N 121-51.35W. For any questions or concerns, contact US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-FAEF3CSÉCURITÉSECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - LONG BEACH CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Boring and Core Samples Gregg Drilling and Testing will conduct geotechnical drilling operations from November 11 through November 17, 2026, in the vicinity of Long Beach Pier D, Middle Harbor, between Berths 34 and 38. The project area is located between approximately 33-45.68N 118-13.12W, and 33-45.91N 118-13.23W. R/V QUIN DELTA will be on scene and will monitor VHF-FM Channels 16, 13, and 74. For further information or comments, contact Captain Tim O’Donnell at (949) 254-5190 or [email protected]. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - ENTRANCE TO SAN FRANCISCO BAY ATON / Proposed Notice of Change Location: 37-48.78N 122-32.46W Aid Name: Four Fathom Bank Lighted Bell Buoy LLNR: 4240 Action: RELOCATE TO 37-48.78N 122-32.46W Valid 2026-11-10 to 2027-01-05. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- HUMBOLDT BAY - HOOKTON CHANNEL ATON / ATON Changes Location: 40-44.41N 124-13.57W Aid Name: Hookton Channel Light 6 LLNR: 8310 Action: RENAME - Hookton Channel Light 6 is now "Hookton Channel Lighted Buoy 6" with a flashing characteristic of FL R 2.5S 3M. Valid 2026-11-05 to 2027-03-05. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-905B6ASÉCURITÉSECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - LONG BEACH CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Dutra Dredging will conduct dredging operations within the Port of Long Beach West Basin, MC-1/MC-2 (PT-1A), from November 3, 2026, through February 1, 2027. Operations will be conducted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Equipment on scene will include crane barge MORTY, disposal scows PDC-2001 and PDC-2002, towboat LASSEN, and anchor boat Becky T. All equipment will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16, with Channel 78 as the working channel. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting the Port of Long Beach West Basin and are urged to proceed at their slowest safe speed. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-9F3C09SÉCURITÉSECTOR SAN DIEGO, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Survey Operations SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - OCEANOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS The Scripps Institution of Oceanography will conduct surface-to-floor oceanographic operations aboard the research vessel ROBERT GORDON SPROUL, call sign WSQ-2674. Operations will occur November 10-11, 2026, in the vicinity of 32-32.43N 117-55.22W. Exact station locations and operating times will depend on weather and operational requirements. During over-the-side operations, ROBERT GORDON SPROUL will be restricted in its ability to maneuver, and mariners are requested to provide the vessel a wide berth. The vessel will monitor VHF-FM Channels 16 and 13. For further information or comments, contact Heather Galiher at 858-226-8761. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-75D8B0PAN PANSector San Diego, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) / Space Operations / Hazardous Warning Area / Commercial (Hazardous) Hazardous operations will be conducted for Space X, R-5 Launch Operations. Hazardous operation areas are bounded by the following coordinates and times: Hazard Area A: 32-05.00N 119-08.00W 32.5N, -119.3W 33.25N, -119.63333333W 34.2N, -120.1W 34.51666667N, -120.3W 34-40.00N 120-38.00W 34.6N, -120.65W 34.45N, -120.61666667W 34-19.00N 120-34.00W 32.08333333N, -119.15W (TO BEGINNING) 090317Z NOV TO 090740Z NOV 2026---- (PRIMARY) 100303Z NOV TO 100726Z NOV 2026----(BACKUP DAY) 110249Z NOV TO 110712Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 120235Z NOV TO 120658Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 130221Z NOV TO 130644Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 140207Z NOV TO 140630Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 150154Z NOV TO 150617Z NOV 2026----(BACKUP DAY) Hazard Area B: 30.76666667N, -118.25W 31-23.00N 118-47.00W 30-26.00N 118-31.00W 29.58333333N, -118.2W 29.86666667N, -117.9W 29.8N, -117.65W (TO BEGINNING) 090317Z NOV TO 090741Z NOV 2026---- (PRIMARY) 100303Z NOV TO 100727Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 110249Z NOV TO 110713Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 120235Z NOV TO 120659Z NOV 2026----(BACKUP DAY) 130221Z NOV TO 130645Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 140207Z NOV TO 140631Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 150154Z NOV TO 150618Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) Hazard Area C: 29-02.00N 117-59.00W 29.25N, -118.03333333W 29.4N, -118.13333333W 29.58333333N, -118.2W 29.86666667N, -117.9W 29.8N, -117.65W 29.6N, -117.26666667W 28-50.00N 117-19.00W 28.25N, -117.31666667W 28.26666667N, -117.35W 28-50.00N 117-49.00W (TO BEGINNING) 090317Z NOV TO 090800Z NOV 2026----(PRIMARY) 100303Z NOV TO 100746Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 110249Z NOV TO 110732Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 120235Z NOV TO 120718Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 130221Z NOV TO 130704Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) 140207Z NOV TO 140650Z NOV 2026----(BACKUP DAY) 150154Z NOV TO 150637Z NOV 2026---- (BACKUP DAY) Mariners are advised to remain clear of these areas for the duration of operations. For more details or comments contact Space X at [email protected] or on VHF-FM Chan. 05, 06 or 16. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- APPROACHES TO SAN DIEGO BAY - SAN DIEGO BAY General / Miscellaneous Mariners should be aware of possible short-term degradation to Global Positioning System (GPS) information. This degradation may occur while operating in and around Santa Catalina Island, California, within the designated GPS testing area bounded by the following coordinates: 33-51.12N 118-35.25W; 33-24.77N 117-22.73W; 28-36.80N 115-01.68W; 27-37.50N 118-35.25W; 28-58.75N 122-53.65W; and 31-52.63N 124-06.17W. The testing is scheduled for the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time): November 4, 2026: 12:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m. November 7, 2026: 12:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m. November 12, 2026: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. November 13, 2026: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. In the unlikely event that mariners experience an anomaly with GPS or AIS, mariners are advised to notify their local Coast Guard Sector Command Center immediately. For more details or comments, contact the NAVCEN NIS Watch at (866) 944-5748 or [email protected]. All mariners are advised to maintain an increased awareness in the area. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SUISUN BAY - SACRAMENTO RIVER DEEP WATER SHIP CHANNEL General / Hazards To Navigation / Wrecks The US Coast Guard has received a report of a double-masted wooden sailing vessel "Witch of Wood" creating an obstruction in the vicinity of 38: 03.619N 121: 51.518W (38-03.62N 121-51.52W). All mariners are requested to keep a sharp lookout and transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- APPROACHES TO SAN DIEGO BAY - SAN DIEGO BAY General / Marine Events / Regatta (Race) San Diego Yacht Club is sponsoring the Hot Rum Regatta Series, involving approximately 50 sailing vessels racing primarily within San Diego Bay between Ballast Point and the Coronado Bridge. Operations will take place from 0800 to 1900 on November 7, November 21, and December 5, 2026. Latitude/longitude coordinates and VHF-FM channels monitored were not provided. For more information or to submit comments, contact Jeff Johnson at 619-758-6310. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SAN DIEGO, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - OCEANSIDE General / Miscellaneous Mariners should be aware of possible short-term degradation to Global Positioning System (GPS) information. This degradation may occur while operating in and around Palm Springs, California. Testing will be centered at approximately 33-23.87N 115-36.37W, with potential impacts extending up to 72 nautical miles at 50 feet above ground level. The testing is scheduled for the following dates and times (Pacific Standard Time): November 8-11, 2026: 11:00 p.m. to 4:59 a.m. the following day. November 9-12, 2026: 9:00 a.m. to 3:59 p.m. In the unlikely event that mariners experience an anomaly with GPS or AIS, mariners are advised to notify their local Coast Guard Sector Command Center immediately. For more details or comments, contact the NAVCEN NIS Watch at (866) 944-5748 or [email protected]. All mariners are advised to maintain an increased awareness in the area. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-57693DSÉCURITÉSECTOR LOS ANGELES, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Boring and Core Samples Aqueous will conduct a deep-water mooring overhaul at Platforms Hondo and Harmony using the derrick/construction barge SALTA VERDE, official number 622241, call sign WDF 9705, and tug SARAH C. Operations are expected to occur on or about November 15 through November 30, 2026, on a 12-hour-per-day basis. The project area is located at Platform Hondo, approximately 34-22.57N 120-09.91W, and Platform Harmony, approximately 34-23.31N 120-07.96W. SALTA VERDE is a 185-foot by 50-foot derrick/construction barge with a black hull and a large deck-mounted crane. The vessel will monitor VHF-FM Channel 16 and cellular telephone (805) 570-2642. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-F71643SÉCURITÉGOLDEN GATE BRIDGE - SAN FRANCISCO BAY General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Curtin Maritime (CMC) will conduct maintenance dredging within the existing U.S. Coast Guard entrance channel and dock at U.S. Coast Guard Station Yerba Buena Small Boat Dock from on or about October 28, 2026, through on or about November 11, 2026. Operations will be conducted Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1700. Dredging will begin in the entrance channel adjacent to the jetty, progress west, and then proceed inbound to the U.S. Coast Guard dock. Mechanical dredging will be performed by DB Ironbound, a 150-foot by 54-foot by 9-foot clamshell dredge, with material loaded into scows Arrow Point and Long Point, each with a 1,450-cubic-yard capacity, and transported to the Alcatraz Disposal Site, SF-11, at approximately 37-49.30N 122-24.67W, or the Montezuma Wetlands Restoration Project Dock at approximately 38-04.32N 121-51.57W. Support tugs Emma C, Seanna C, Navy Bean, and Gretchen C will be involved. Equipment will remain lit during hours of darkness. All manned equipment will monitor VHF-FM channels 13, 14, and 16. For more information, contact Project Manager Alexandro Rodriguez at (562) 241-2350. Mariners are urged to proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-A49E7BSÉCURITÉSAN FRANCISCO OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE WEST CROSSING - SAN FRANCISCO BAY NORTH CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Pacific Dredge & Construction, pursuant to a permit with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct maintenance dredging in San Rafael Creek and the Across the Flats Channel, with mobilization beginning on or about October 26, 2026, and dredging expected to be completed on or about December 31, 2026. Dredging operations in Reaches 0, 1, and 2 will occur between approximately 37-57.38N 122-27.24W and 37-58.19N 122-29.60W and may be conducted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays if needed. Operations in Reaches 3A and 3B will occur between approximately 37-58.19N 122-29.60W and 37-58.07N 122-30.67W and will be conducted from 0700 to 1900, Monday through Saturday. Equipment will include crane barge PDC180, dredge Horton, 300-cubic-yard scows Thing 1 and Thing 2, 2,000-cubic-yard scows DS21 and DS22, tugboats Pacific Patriot and Harbor Cadet, and work skiffs. All vessels will monitor VHF-FM channels 6 and 16. For more information, contact Raul Madera, Project Superintendent, at (619) 992-2894. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SAN DIEGO, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR SAN DIEGO, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) General / Autonomous Vessel Operations Saronic Technologies will be conducting Autonomous Service Vehicle (AUV) operations from 1 June, 2026 until 31 December, 2026 in the vicinity of Buoy 1 SD at coordinates: Area 1: 32-38.79N 117-12.91W, 32-38.80N 117-10.54W, 32-34.41N 117-10.45W, 32-34.41N 117-12.83W Area 2: 32-41.16N 117-19.05W, 32-36.76N 117-18.96W, 32-36.80N 117-16.58W, 32-41.19N 117-16.68W. Support vessel will be on scene and monitoring VHF-FM Chan. 16. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution. For more details or comments, contact Oran Feiner at 512-784-4059 USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR LOS ANGELES, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) General / Naval Activity / Naval Testing (Surface / Underwater) The M/V Independence, operating on behalf of the United States Navy, will conduct submerged gear operations off the coast of California as follows: within 0.5 nautical miles of 33-52.74N 119-06.48W on October 30, 2026; within 1.5 nautical miles of 33-46.50N 118-57.90W on October 30, 2026; within 0.5 nautical miles of 33-52.74N 119-06.48W from November 2 through November 3, 2026; within 0.5 nautical miles of 33-39.82N 119-22.20W from November 5 through November 8, 2026; and within 1.5 nautical miles of 33-46.50N 118-57.90W from November 15 through November 22, 2026. The M/V Independence will monitor VHF-FM channels 16 and 13 throughout operations. For additional information, contact LCDR Pete Schmillen at (805) 982-1185. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SAN FRANCISCO BAY General / Bridges NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO BAY-RICHMOND/SAN RAFAEL BRIDGE-The upstream and downstream lights at piers 33, 34, 35 and 36 (West Navigation Span) are reported extinguished. Estimated time of repair is unknown. For further information contact the Coast Guard Bridge Office at [email protected]. Position 37-56.12N 122-26.80W USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR LOS ANGELES, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) General / Marine Events / Regatta (Race) The Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club will sponsor the Holiday (Opti) Regatta Carrie #3 on December 5–6, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. each day. Approximately 35 sailing dinghies will race on a course in the Los Angeles Harbor Shallow Water Habitat between Angel’s Gate and the Cabrillo Marina Entrance, centered at 33.708, -118.267. Mariners are requested to use caution when transiting in the vicinity of event participants. For more details or comments, contact Jonathan Mitsumori at (310) 831-4757. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-5BE707SÉCURITÉSECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - NEWPORT BAY General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes CPS Consulting will conduct marine construction operations to remove and replace an existing floating dock system at 503 Edgewater Place, Newport Beach, California, at approximately 33-36.36N 117-54.37W. Work is expected to begin on October 15, 2026, and be completed by November 16, 2026. The project includes removal and replacement of an existing 3,238.5-square-foot floating dock, two gangways, two gangway platforms, eight 20-inch round marina guide pilings, and two 14-inch T-pilings with a new 2,160.3-square-foot floating dock, one gangway and gangway platform, seven 18-inch square marina guide pilings, and one 14-inch T-piling. Operations will utilize the “BB,” a Kansas City Steel Co. 20-foot by 40-foot barge with a 100-horsepower engine. VHF-FM Channel 16 will be monitored if used. For more information, contact Kenny Vick at 949-524-0018. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-79A71ASÉCURITÉSECTOR 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 Alamitos Bay between Marine Stadium and the 2nd Street Bridge from November 2 through December 31, 2026. Operations will be conducted using the 21-foot Boston Whaler Neoclinus, which will monitor VHF-FM Channel 16. Applicable charts are US5LGBDE and US5LGBDF. For more information, contact Jonathan Williams, Occidental College, at 323-259-2891. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM11-277316SÉCURITÉSECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - PORT HUENEME General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Manson Construction Co., under contract with the Port of Hueneme, Oxnard Harbor District, will conduct clamshell dredging for the Port of Hueneme Berth 3 (Wharf 1) Deepening and Reconstruction Project, Economic Development Administration Project No. 07-01-07732. Dredging will occur at Hueneme Harbor Wharf 1, Berths 1 through 3, from Station 0+00 to Station 19+45, at approximately 34-08.86N 119-12.28W. Dredged material will be loaded into dump scows and transported by tugboat to a nearshore disposal site bounded by the following coordinates: 34-08.53N 119-12.51W; 34-08.53N 119-12.20W; 34-08.41N 119-12.20W; and 34-08.40N 119-12.51W. Operations are expected to begin on or about November 2, 2026, and continue through approximately December 4, 2026, from 0600 to 1800, seven days per week. Vessels involved include dredge DB Vulcan (Call Sign WDE5434), survey boat Bayou Bengal (Call Sign WDP5413), scow Eastport or Southport, and a third-party tugboat. Vessels will monitor VHF-FM channels 67 and 13. For more information, contact Project Manager Alex Kolessar at (904) 568-0213, Superintendent Jon Denison at (562) 896-8216, Lead Engineer Will Ferrell at (904) 477-2060, or Field Engineer Zachary Adams at (562) 482-6991. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. Mariners engaged in fishing operations are advised to avoid deploying fishing gear along the designated tow route and within the nearshore disposal site, as dredging, towing, and disposal operations may displace or damage fishing gear. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- MARE ISLAND STRAIT General / Bridges NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-NAPA RIVER-MARE ISLAND DRAWBRIDGE-The lift span of the bridge is secured in the closed-to-navigation position due to a broken coupling on the main pulley motor located in the west tower. Estimated time of repair is the second week in November. When closed, the bridge provides 13 feet of vertical clearance at mean high water. Vessels that can safely pass beneath the closed bridge may continue to transit at any time. For further information contact the Coast Guard Bridge Office at [email protected]. Position 38-06.65N 122-16.48W USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR LOS ANGELES, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR LOS ANGELES, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) General / Autonomous Vessel Operations Kraken Technology US Inc. will conduct autonomous, unmanned maritime vehicle operations using the Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) K5 KRAKEN outside the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach in the San Pedro Channel from 0700 local time to sunset. Operations will occur in Operation Area 1 from October 14 through October 15, 2026, bounded by the following coordinates: 33-44.10N 118-25.02W; 33-42.11N 118-26.96W; 33-39.12N 118-20.02W; and 33-41.56N 118-18.37W. Operations will occur in Operation Area 2 from October 20 through November 18, 2026, bounded by the following coordinates: 33-26.39N 117-44.05W; 33-18.48N 117-36.83W; 33-13.76N 117-48.50W; and 33-23.77N 117-55.80W. Operations may also occur in Operation Area 3 from October 20 through November 18, 2026, bounded by the following coordinates: 33-32.92N 118-07.73W; 33-32.98N 117-51.48W; 33-26.15N 117-49.65W; and 33-23.74N 118-03.82W. The USV K5 KRAKEN is a 36-foot by 8-foot gray vessel with an A-frame mast and will display navigation lights. The USV will be towed from the Port of Los Angeles-Long Beach to the designated operating areas by M/V HANK THE TANK. For more information, contact William Kelly, US MAROPS Team Lead, Kraken Technology, at (407) 803-3467. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR SAN FRANCISCO, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) General / Autonomous Vessel Operations VO Plus Clippership will conduct autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) testing in the vicinity of Point Bonita, Farallon Islands, and Pillar Point, at locations 37-48.90N 122-32.04W; 37-41.84N 122-58.55W; and 37-28.52N 122-29.28W, from October 10 to November 15, 2026. Vessels involved in the operation include the VO Plus USV and support vessel “The Office.” During rounding of the islands, 12 to 24 nautical miles from shore, no support vessel will be on scene, and VHF will be operated remotely. Vessels will monitor VHF-FM channels 16 and 14. For more information, contact Luca Cymbalist at 650-400-7541. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. USCG Southwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026