LNM13-580644
Received 30 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC
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Positions open on the mapSTRAIT OF JUAN DE FUCA - SEQUIM BAY
General / Autonomous Vessel Operations
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) will be deploying an autonomous docking platform and autonomous surface vessel for research activities in Sequim Bay, Washington (approximately 48-04.53N 123-01.44W; 48-03.74N 123-01.71W; and 48-03.49N 123-00.82W). Deployments will occur for a total of approximately 10 days between September 21, 2026, and December 21, 2026. Equipment will only be deployed during daylight hours and may be left unattended for up to 2 hours. Mariners are requested to use caution and reduce wake when transiting nearby during deployment and retrieval operations. The accompanying research vessel may be hailed on VHF-FM channel 16. For additional information, contact Rob Cavagnaro at 206-528-3372 or [email protected].
Position 48-03.60N 123-01.20W
USCG Northwest District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026