NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, ESPECIALLY RECREATIONAL BOATERS
There are two upcoming dredging projects about to begin at the Port at the same time.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Channel Maintenance Dredging of the Inner Turning Basin Adjacent to Port’s Wharf 5
dredging operations are expected to begin Oct. 9, 2016, and will be completed by Nov. 1, 2016.
dredging will occur 24/7 until completed.
Contact information: Contractor Manson Construction (510) 232-6319; Project Manager Eric McMann (510) 774-8396
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Channel Maintenance Dredging from the Inner Turning Basin Adjacent to Port’s Wharf 5 to the Channel Entrance to San Francisco Bay.
dredging operations are expected to start Nov. 1, 2016, and will be completed by Dec. 15, 2016.
dredging will occur 24/7 until completed.
Contact information: Contractor Manson Construction (510) 232-6319; Project Manager Eric McMann (510) 774-8396
Boaters should watch out for the following equipment and vessels that will be involved in the projects:
dredge barges and dump scows.
survey and crew boats.
anchor buoys — white topped with lighting.
Boaters should consider the following:
Using UHF radio to alert dredge of recreational boater intentions on channels 13, 14, 80.
Be visible and attach lights for vessels to see recreational boaters during nighttime hours.
Avoiding anchor cables by keeping adequate distance from dredging. Do NOT go alongside dredge.
Avoid the middle of the channel used by contractor’s equipment and use outside edges of the channel.
For more information or questions contact the Port at
