Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee
Mission: An open forum comprised of public and private entities with vital interests in assuring safe navigation to protect people, the environment, and property on the waterways within the Lower Columbia Region.
Vision: A unified maritime community that continuously elevates safety, strengthens collaboration, and enhances the long‑term protection of people, the environment, and property throughout the Lower Columbia Region.
Harbor Safety Plan
The Harbor Safety Plan of the Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee is an informational and educational tool. The Plan complements the existing regulations and advises mariners of unique conditions and requirements that may be encountered in the Lower Columbia Region. Local experts from industry, regulatory agencies, and the public developed these standards to provide guidelines for mariners operating in the Columbia River.
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About Us
The Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee, Inc. (LCRHSC) is an open forum comprised of public and private entities with vital interests in assuring safe navigation to protect people, the environment, and property on the waterways within the Lower Columbia Region.
LCRHSC accomplish the mission by adopting or developing appropriate standards and guidelines (Harbor Safety Plan) that address environmental and operational elements of maritime transportation unique to the Lower Columbia Region.
The LCRHSC provides an inclusive, cooperative and equitable venue for addressing waterways issues to ensure the continuation and improvement of prudent management practices for our local waterways. Throughout the process, the LCRHSC strives to ensure reliable and efficient marine commerce.
Committee Membership Includes:
- Vessel Operators
- Port and Vessel Services
- Ports and Terminals
- Pilots
- Industry Associations
- State Agencies
- Federal Agencies
- Tribal Representatives
Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee Hosts 2026 Regional Harbor Safety Conference in Newport
The Regional Harbor Safety Conference brings together the Lower Columbia Region HSC, the Grays Harbor HSC, the Coos Bay HSC, local ports, the USCG, the Army Corps of Engineers, and more, to discuss current issues affecting the ports and waterways within the Columbia River.
Prior to the start of the Conference, the LCRHSC members were guided through a tour of the Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center by Doug Brusa, followed by a no-host Happy Hour at the Wilds Taphouse & BBQ.
Following this year’s pre-conference festivities, dozens of attendees gathered for a full day of important discussions related but not limited to regional harbor safety concerns, derelict vessels, marine firefighting, and a Coast Guard report. The conference provided an important forum to engage with maritime safety leaders from across the region, share best practices, and highlight the collaborative work taking place throughout the Lower Columbia region.
We are so grateful to everyone who contributes to the success of the LCRHSC. From our dedicated Board of Directors to all participating agencies and member companies, whose collaboration strengthens the Columbia River as a safe and reliable maritime corridor.
