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 Receives Distinguished Harbor Safety Committee Award

We are honored to announce that the Lower Columbia Region Harbor Safety Committee (LCRHSC) has been awarded the Distinguished Harbor Safety Committee Award by the U.S. Coast Guard. This recognition highlights our outstanding commitment to the safety, security, and environmental protection of all ports and waterways in our region from January 2024 through December 2025.

This achievement reflects the dedication of our Board of Directors, participating agencies, and member companies, whose collaboration strengthens the Columbia River as a safe and reliable maritime corridor. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Merchants Exchange for their continued leadership and support of the committee’s mission.

The award was announced at the National Harbor Safety Conference, where members of our Board of Directors were in attendance. The conference provided an important forum to engage with maritime safety leaders from across the country, share best practices, and highlight the collaborative work taking place throughout the Lower Columbia region.

We are grateful to everyone who contributes to the success of the LCRHSC. This recognition is shared by all of you.