Federal Entrance Channel Dredging:

After making its way out to the harbor entrance along the west side of the navigation channel, the crew recently pulled back and mobilized equipment and pipeline on the east side of the channel. The crew will continue moving south along the eastern edge, and as weather conditions permit, will address shallow areas directly outside of the harbor mouth.

As always, it is incumbent upon vessel skippers to be aware of, and assess depths in the entrance channel prior to transit. Skippers with deeper draft vessels need to be especially vigilant. Prior to transit, check tide and weather conditions, view the entrance sounding online ( click here), and know what your vessel draws.

Entrance soundings will be updated bi-weekly and posted on the District's website. During dredging operations, pass Twin Lakes on the east side (Crow's Nest side) of the channel unless otherwise marked. Stay at least 50' from the dredge. Contact the crew for passing instructions on VHF channel 8.

North Harbor Dredging:

Crews mobilized Squirt to the western side of J-Dock in late-December. Dredging of fine-grained material is permitted through February 28, 2020, while dredging of sandy, coarse-grained material is permitted through April 30, 2020.

Please read all gate notices and beware of submerged pipe and equipment hazards when operating in the area. Harbor staff will be in contact with boat owners who may be in an area slated for dredging.