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The Port District recently secured a new 10-year dredge permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which will allow dredging operations in the federal entrance channel and inner-harbor areas to continue seasonally through April 30, 2032.
North Harbor Dredging
Dredging of the north harbor is anticipated to begin on November 28, 2022, using the Port District’s 8” dredge Squirt. Dredging of fine-grained material is permitted through February 28, 2023.
Mariners transiting in the area are advised to read all gate notices and beware of submerged pipe and equipment hazards that may be present. To view the areas proposed for dredging and the anticipated pipeline configuration in the north harbor, please click here.
Federal Entrance Channel Dredging Begins for the Season
Twin Lakes was moved from her off-season mooring in the north harbor to the entrance channel during the low tide on Monday, November 7, 2022. Dredging of the federal entrance channel began on November 16, 2022, and will continue through April 30, 2023. The typical dredge schedule is Monday – Thursday.
Weekly soundings will resume and be posted to the harbor’s website. Prior to transiting the entrance, please check tide and weather conditions, review the entrance sounding, and know what your vessel draws.
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 and contact the dredge crew on VHF channel 8 for passing instructions. If your vessel contacts any dredge equipment or pipeline, please contact Harbor Patrol IMMEDIATELY on VHF channel 9.
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