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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol Unit Prepared To Enforce Security Zone On Willamette River During Fleet Week 2026 - 06/02/26

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MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office River Patrol Unit is preparing to support the United States Coast Guard enforcing a security zone on the Willamette River during Fleet Week 2026.

 

The security zone along the Willamette River between the Hawthorne and Steel bridges will start at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 and run through 12 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026.

 

The security zone – established by the Coast Guard – is designed to protect the various vessels that will be moored along the waterfront near Tom McCall Park, as well as the public participating in Rose Festival events.

 

During this enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the designated security zone without permission from the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port.

 

Boaters who need to enter the area must ask for permission using the marine radio via VHF Marine Radio Channel 23A.

 

The Coast Guard and local law enforcement partners, including the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, will examine all vessels prior to being escorted across the zone at a no wake speed.

 

This safety zone will also apply to human-powered craft, such as kayaks and paddle-boards, who will be permitted to transit without escort through a paddle craft corridor marked by a string of green lighted buoys after inspection.

 

A violation of the safety zone is punishable by civil fines up to $40,000 and/or criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment.

 

Community members will see a security presence on the water, including vessels from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office River Patrol Unit.

 

Commuters should also anticipate travel delays – on land and sea – associated with the passage of the various vessels that are set to arrive Tuesday, continuing through Thursday. These delays will occur again on Monday during departure.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office reminds boaters and the public to wear life jackets, dress for the weather and water temperature and always boat responsibly.

 

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol Unit Prepared To Enforce Security Zone On Willamette River During Fleet Week 2026 - 06/02/26

View this release online.

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office River Patrol Unit is preparing to support the United States Coast Guard enforcing a security zone on the Willamette River during Fleet Week 2026.

 

The security zone along the Willamette River between the Hawthorne and Steel bridges will start at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 and run through 12 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026.

 

The security zone – established by the Coast Guard – is designed to protect the various vessels that will be moored along the waterfront near Tom McCall Park, as well as the public participating in Rose Festival events.

 

During this enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the designated security zone without permission from the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port.

 

Boaters who need to enter the area must ask for permission using the marine radio via VHF Marine Radio Channel 23A.

 

The Coast Guard and local law enforcement partners, including the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, will examine all vessels prior to being escorted across the zone at a no wake speed.

 

This safety zone will also apply to human-powered craft, such as kayaks and paddle-boards, who will be permitted to transit without escort through a paddle craft corridor marked by a string of green lighted buoys after inspection.

 

A violation of the safety zone is punishable by civil fines up to $40,000 and/or criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment.

 

Community members will see a security presence on the water, including vessels from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office River Patrol Unit.

 

Commuters should also anticipate travel delays – on land and sea – associated with the passage of the various vessels that are set to arrive Tuesday, continuing through Thursday. These delays will occur again on Monday during departure.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office reminds boaters and the public to wear life jackets, dress for the weather and water temperature and always boat responsibly.

 

 

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