Harbor Patrol is available 24 hours a day for questions regarding the dredging operations. Photo by Patricia Schallert
Ventura Harbor maintenance is dredging the Ventura Harbor entrance. Dredging is a 24-hour operation. Floating pipes and buoys by work boats are set up prior to the actual start of the dredging. The dredge HR Morris and workboats “Pup”, “Cub” and “Renegade” will be working on the Marine channels. The dredge displays both day shapes and colored lights in the evening, instructing the boaters which side is safe for passing.
Only the mouth of the harbor is being dredge this year. The barge was moved in on Feb. 4th and is expected to stay until around the beginning of March. The sand will mostly be moved down towards Surfer Knolls to protect further sand erosion.
Harbormaster, John Higgins, said the Harbor Patrol is available 24 hours a day for questions and or concerns regarding the dredging operations and are available should any significant problems arise.
John Higgins can be reached at Ventura Port District – Harbor Patrol
805-914-0058
