LNM13-EE773D
Received 23 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC
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PacWave has deployed and continues to maintain site monitoring equipment throughout the PacWave North wave energy test site, located near Newport, Oregon, approximately 2 nautical miles WNW of Yaquina Head. This equipment supports ongoing environmental monitoring, site characterization, and test site operations. Some of the monitoring buoys are low profile and may be difficult to see in elevated sea states. Surface buoys are deployed as a single-point moorings, have yellow hulls, and are lighted. Mariners should be aware that subsurface equipment and mooring components may also be present. Mariners are requested to avoid the PacWave North test site if possible and to use caution when navigating or operating in or near the area. The test site corner boundaries are as follows: NW (44-41.868N 124-08.772W) NE (44-41.910 N, 124-07.368 W) SE (44-40.914N 124-07.308W) SW (44-40.866N 124-08.706W) Buoys are located at: FLOATr (44-41.832N 124-08.722W) Spotter (44-41.832N 124-08.722W) For additional information, contact [email protected] or 541-737-9023. If there is an emergency or concerns regarding this equipment, please call our 24/7 Watch Desk at 541-819-4096.
USCG Northwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026