Port Westward Beaver Dock Incident Nov. 12, 2023

COLUMBIA CITY, OREGON – Nov. 13, 2023 – The morning of November 12 a vessel (unaffiliated with Port Westward users) was underway, traveling upriver.  The vessel navigated off course and collided with the Beaver Dock causing damage to the downriver approach and infrastructure. At this time there are no known injuries or spills. The site has been secured with booming out of precaution.

The Port worked in close collaboration with Port Westward dock users, who responded immediately, to make all notifications per the facility Incident Response Plan. U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies have been onsite. We are currently working with an engineer to assess the extent of the damage and necessary repairs and hope to have the dock back in operation as soon as possible.

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About the Port of Columbia County
The Port of Columbia County is a special district along the Columbia River in northwest Oregon. The port’s mission is to foster local economic development opportunities to create and sustain jobs while maintaining the environmental assets of the Port district. The Port offers a variety of sites for industrial lease and development in its 2,400-acre portfolio. More information at www.portofcolumbiacounty.org.