TANSY POINT - ASTORIA
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
The M/V ESSAYONS will be conducting dredging activities near Tongue Point Cross on the Columbia River, (RM 18+20 to RM 21+05), between 29 Sep – 06 Oct 2026. Disposal sites with be located at RM 8 WA side (FWB) and RM 5 WA Side (FWB). USACE requests mariners transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake when in the vicinity of a dredge and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made on VHF-FM channel 13. Vessel(s) and/or equipment may encroach into the channel. Mariners are advised that the start and ending dates for dredging activities may vary due to unforeseen on-site conditions, such as gill net fishing, weather and other factors.
Position 46-13.18N 123-45.58W
USCG Northwest District Local Notice to Mariners 40/2026