Tuesday 4/21
11:10am, observed several Hazards-to-Navigation adrift in the Pierpont Basin. Officers aboard the Fireboat began removing multiple flotsam that came down the barranca from the recent rains. Items were mostly trash.
11:50am, dispatched to a medical in the Ventura Marina Community, officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist with patient treatment and assessment.
Wednesday
4/22 6:30am, while conducting opening procedures, officers ensured that Harbor Cove was ready for a permitted film crew utilizing the beach for a shoot.
8:38am, observed NOAA issued a Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant
2:45pm, officers taking the Ventura Grand Jury for a boat tour of the Harbor.
8:20pm, while locking launch ramp restrooms, officers removed two transients setting up camping inside the restrooms.
8:28pm, observed a SpaceX launch from Vanderburg base while locking up.
Thursday 4/23
4:30pm, while on patrol in Rescue Boat 19, observed a Hazard-to-Navigation, a large plastic container. Removed the hazard from the Pierpont Basin.
7:55pm, received report of an injured seabird in the Port District parking lot. Officers found the Pelican, captured and placed into a crate for bird rescuers.
9:00pm, observed transient camping in the launch ramp restrooms. Officers removed the individual, attempted to educate about no camping ordinance.
Friday 4/24
11:18am, dispatched to an Ocean Rescue, capsized kayaker in the sandtrap. Officers responded in Rescue Boat 19, found the kayaker was able to self-right. Transported the kayaker and kayak to the launch ramp. No injuries occurred.
12:40pm, received compliment, thank you with gift for rescuing kayaker earlier today in the sandtrap. The individual was very thankful for the rescue.
3:25pm, dispatched to a female yelling for help, possibly in a pipe near the water treatment plant. Officers responded with multiple agencies to search for the victim. After extensive search, responders were unable to locate the individual.
8:11pm, dispatched to male transient complaining of foot pain near the Holiday Inn Xpress. Officers responded with VFD/AMR to assist with patient treatment.
Saturday 4/25
7:33am, observed NOAA issued a Small Craft Advisory, raised warning pennant
9:00am, received report of a petroleum sheen in the South Basin. Officers investigated, observed various bilge fluids. Advised United States Coast Guard MSD Santa Barbara, they will send a representative today to investigate.
Sunday 4/26
6:30am, again NOAA issued Small Craft Advisory for winds, pennant still up.
10:00am, several new Marine Safety Officers on duty. Patrol officers training new hires on several unique areas of Harbor Patrol responsibilities.
12:18pm, received a float plant from a individual planning on “foil-boarding” down-wind from Emma Wood to Pierpont. Thanked the individual for the info.
Monday 4/27
9:27am, dispatched to stroke patient in the Ventura Marina Community. Officers responded with AMR/VFD to assist with patient assessment.
7:43pm, dispatched to smoke investigation at Surfers Knoll. Officers responded with VFD to investigate report. Unable to locate any smoke in the area.
