Coast Guard reminds mariners of hazardous bar conditions in Pacific Northwest
Coast Guard crew members aboard the 52-foot Motor Life Boat Triumph take a moment to discuss the actions taken during a previously conducted man overboard drill in Yaquina Bay, Ore.
SEATTLE – The Coast Guard advises all mariners of the dangers related to crossing hazardous bars in the Pacific Northwest.
Recent incidents have highlighted the challenges of attempting to cross waterway bars in heavy...
Coast Guard closes Umpqua River and Coos Bay bar entrances
SEATTLE. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Sector North Bend in North Bend, Ore., issued the closure of the Umpqua River and Coos Bay bar entrances due to hazardous conditions Sunday evening.
The bar closure applies to all vessels and any request to transit the bars prior to reopening must be approved by the Captain of the Port. Mariners may contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM Channel 16 for...
