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U.S. Coast Guard Northwest

Northwest District 24hr (866) 498-0713

Bar Conditions for Oregon and Washington

National Response Center (800) 424-8802.

Regional Exam Center (888) 427-5662

National Documentation Center (800) 799-8362

Navigation Center (703) 313-5900

Report Marine Emergencies

Report marine emergencies to the nearest Coast Guard Sector office.

Sector Columbia River / Portland
Phone: (833) 769-8724

Sector Puget Sound / Seattle
Phone: (833) 449-0369

Northwest District Local Notice to Mariners

United States Coast Guard Navigation Center Marine Safety Information

NOAA is in the process of sunsetting or ending the production of traditional paper charts. Click here to read more about this.

Look here for the new Homeport Solutions & News!

Need to file for a Marine Event Permit. Click here!

Northwest District Command Cadre

District Commander

Rear Admiral Arex B. Avanni

Chief of Staff

Captain William L. Mees

Command Master Chief

Master Chief Petty Officer Kody Fraughton

District Chaplain

Coast Guard Chaplain Contact Page

Mission Statement

The mission of the Northwest District is to be ever vigilant in protection of the Great Pacific Northwest, providing maritime safety, security and law enforcement, regulatory oversight of commercial and recreational waterways users, and protection of the environment.