Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee
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.
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.
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